Nigeria's security agency seizes vehicle carrying 45,000 litres of tainted fuel in Anambra state

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested a suspect identified as Sunday Ukeh over the alleged possession of a truck conveying 45,000 litres of suspected adulterated Premium Motor Spirit.

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The suspect was also accused of assaulting NSCDC personnel during the operation.

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In a statement issued on Monday, the Head of Media and Tactical Operations of the NSCDC Anambra State Command, Edwin Okadigbo, said the suspect and the truck were intercepted on Sunday at Amansea along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Awka by the Command’s Anti-Vandalism Squad during a proactive intelligence-led operation.

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Okadigbo said the suspect, who hails from Odume in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, allegedly attempted to assault NSCDC personnel while resisting arrest.

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The statement read, “On Sunday, July 26, 2026, at about 1100hrs, the Anti-Vandalism Squad headed by CSC Nwosu Christian, while on a proactive operation driven by intelligence, intercepted a truck allegedly laden with 45,000 litres of suspected adulterated Premium Motor Spirit at Amansea, along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Awka.

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“The suspect, Sunday Ukeh, from Odume in Awgu LGA of Enugu State, was flagged down by the Anti-Vandalism Squad on reasonable suspicion of adulterated petroleum products racketeering, but he refused to stop and attempted to drive through the personnel, almost running over members of the team.

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“A hot chase ensued, and the suspect was successfully intercepted at the Military Checkpoint, Amansea. Upon interception, he made an attempt to assault one of the Anti-Vandal personnel.

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“The suspect was subsequently subdued and taken into custody. Preliminary investigation indicates several discrepancies in the waybill presented by the suspect. Both the truck and the product have been impounded for further investigation.”

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The NSCDC said the command would not tolerate any form of lawlessness or attacks on its personnel while carrying out their lawful duties.

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“The Command categorically states that any person or group of persons who attack its personnel on lawful duty will face the full weight of the law.

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“The State Commandant praised the Anti-Vandalism Squad for their vigilance and professionalism. He restated the Command’s commitment to sustaining the fight against illegal activities in the petroleum sector in Anambra State,” the statement added.

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