The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Osun Command recently arrested Afeez Adegbola, a Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) truck driver, accused of diverting 10,000 liters of petrol meant for distribution. This arrest came as part of ongoing investigations into fuel diversion and smuggling activities in the region.
According to the NSCDC, Adegbola was apprehended following reports of suspicious activities around the designated routes for petrol transportation. NNPC trucks are meant to deliver petroleum products to specific distribution points to meet regional fuel demands, and any diversion directly affects the availability and cost of fuel. The arrest highlights efforts by law enforcement to address illegal fuel activities, especially as fuel prices have been volatile and the demand high.
NSCDC has emphasized that the investigation will be thorough to identify any other parties involved and ensure strict compliance with federal guidelines for fuel distribution. This case reflects broader concerns within the Nigerian oil sector, where authorities have been intensifying measures against fuel hoarding, smuggling, and other forms of economic sabotage that harm local consumers and impact the economy.
