THE Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps
on Friday said it secured 34 convictions
recently in its fight against oil theft and
pipeline vandalism in Rivers State.
NSCDC also appealed to communities in the
state to support efforts at tackling oil theft
and other criminal activities.
The Rivers State command of NSCDC
disclosed this in Emohua clan, Emohua Local
Government Area during an anti-oil theft
and pipeline vandalism campaign in the
area.
The commandant of the state NSCDC, Mr.
Helen Amakiri, said the command convicted
34 persons it arrested in connection with
the crime.
Amakiri stated that over 150 person were
still waiting trial over illegal oil bunkering
and other related issues.
The commandant noted that the essence of
the campaign was to warn youths and
communities to desist from all forms of
illegal activities on petroleum products.
Responding, the Paramount Ruler of
Emohua Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Eze
Vincent Okor, (Nyewe-Eli Emohua), promised
to work with the NSCDC to tackle the menace
of oil theft in the area.
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