Abuja: The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has decried the sale of adulterated petroleum products by filling stations in the FCT. The FCT Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, condemned the practice in a statement by the Spokesperson of NSCDC, Monica Ojobi.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the commandant spoke during a visit by members of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN). Odumosu warned against fuel adulteration, describing the practice as dangerous and harmful to unsuspecting members of the public. He also condemned pump tampering, saying some marketers deliberately dispense less fuel than customers pay for.
Odumosu emphasized that PETROAN members must cease hoarding petroleum products and selling them to roadside marketers to prevent disasters linked to storing fuel in homes. He clarified that such actions are criminal in nature and punishable under the law. Odumosu assured marketers that NSCDC personnel would maintain round-the-clock surveillance to protect lives and critical national assets across the FCT. He reiterated the command’s readiness to collaborate with PETROAN as long as the interest of the masses remains their priority.
PETROAN FCT Chairman, Mr. Nicholas Kanwanya, stated that the association remains committed to meeting daily energy demands. Kanwanya explained that the visit aimed to strengthen communication and cooperation between both organizations. He highlighted the importance of improving intelligence sharing, conflict resolution, collaborative measures, and enforcement support. Kanwanya pledged the association’s support for the command and promised continued cooperation with security agencies in the downstream sector. He also commended the NSCDC for its commitment to internal security in the FCT.