The Lagos Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), paraded three foreigners from Benin Republic on Monday for allegedly stealing 6,250 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
The Commandant of Lagos NSCDC, Paul Ayeni, while parading the three suspects, said that they were arrested and handed to the Nigerian Navy’s Patrol team at about 7:50 a.m. on December 5.
“The three suspects namely; Bidem Kakon (32), Gbeza Atanancy (24), and Haunsa Crepin (25), were arrested in a wooden boat conveying 6,250 litres of PMS.
“Until their arrest, they lived at No 6 Adogeta street, Cotonou,” he said.
Ayeni explained the suspects were arrested at a position between Nigerian Maritime Boundary and Republic of Benin. He also said that the suspects would soon be arraigned.
“The suspects will soon be taken to court to face the wrath of the law due to the economic sabotage they caused the nation.
“The PMS siphoned by the bunkers which is worth N1.2 million can serve about 500 households if not stolen,” he emphasized.
He further applauded the Nigerian Navy for its massive support and collaboration to ensure the country was free from criminals.
“This synergy is well appreciated,” he said.
He said that NSCDC would continue to live up to its mandate of protecting critical infrastructure in the country and that the corps would continue to expose all illegal activities that could undermine the development of Lagos state and Nigeria as a whole.
