NSCDC ARESSTS 7 FOR HOARDING FUEL IN OSUN

The  Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Osun State Command has arrested seven  people, who are  filling station attendants, managers and supervisors at different locations in Osogbo, Osun state. 

The arrest took place  today, Wednesday 31st May, 2023, while the  Anti-Vandalism Unit  of the command, went round the state capital to monitor sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

Visit to most of the filling stations around Lameco, Stadium, Owode ilesha garage, Ilesha garage round about and Ayepe axis,  all in the state capital revealed that they had fuel in their reservoirs but  refused to sell to members of the public. While queues were seen at various filling stations, these unscrupulous marketers insisted on inflicting pains on their customers.

Upon being asked on their refusal to sell fuel, most of them said they were waiting for approval from their headquarters.

The State Commandant of NSCDC reiterated   that the Corps would continue to clamp down on any illegal activity that is aimed at frustrating the efforts of the Federal government by making the fuel products unavailable to Nigerians.

Commandant Agboola, therefore, called on members of the public to report filling stations that are hellbent on bringing untold hardship to the masses. He noted that fuel hoarding is tantamount to economic sabotage and offenders would be made to face the full wrath of the law.

E_Signed

ASCII Adeleke Kehinde

CDPRO Osun State Command

cdcomm_osun@nscdc.gov.ng

08062957918