The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered an underground oil operation in Abuja, dismantling seven illegal oil dumps and arresting seven suspects during a sweeping raid across the Jahi and Katampe districts.
The operation, carried out by the CG Special Intelligence Squad (CG SIS), was based on a credible tip-off and ordered directly by NSCDC Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, as part of the Corps’ ongoing nationwide clampdown on oil theft.
National Public Relations Officer, CSC Afolabi Babawale, confirmed that the raid yielded a significant haul of illegally stored diesel and equipment suspected to be used for refining and distribution.
“We received credible intelligence and moved in swiftly,” said CG SIS Commander, AS Dandaura. “Five illegal dumps were discovered immediately during our first strike.”
The arrested suspects were identified as Akande Olusola, Anas Usman, Jonathan Onekutu, Uchenna Kelechi, Chukwuma Solomon, Monday Israel, and a man identified only as Bello.
Exhibits recovered from the scene included over a dozen trucks, cars, tankers, more than 20 surface tanks filled with suspected diesel, peddler tankers without heads, counting machines, pumping equipment, containers, and a Mikano generator.
Dandaura emphasized that the suspects will face prosecution and the Corps remains resolute in its efforts to dismantle criminal syndicates linked to oil theft.
“We are committed to dismantling these criminal networks and restoring order,” he said.
The suspects are expected to be charged in court upon conclusion of investigations.
