Police officer, 7 others arrested with 496 kegs of fuel

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Friday said it had arrested a police officer and seven others suspected to have 496 25-litre kegs of petroleum products.

The Lagos State Commandant of the corps, Mr Grabriel Abafi, made the disclosure while speaking with journalists.
Abafi said that eight suspects, including a police officer were arrested by a team of the Anti-Vandal Unit of NSCDC at about 2 a.m. on December 2.
“It will surprise you to know that among the sea pirates that were arrested happened to be a police officer who we are still investigating.
“The officer who happens to be among the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) is still under investigation will be revealed after we conclude investigation.
“It was during the exchange of gun fire between the officials of the corps and the suspects that they were wounded, including the police officer.
“We immediately rushed the wounded suspects to the hospital because we want them alive not dead,’’ he said.
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