NMDPRA Apprehends Four Persons over Illegal Sale of Petrol in Abuja
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) yesterday announced the arrest of four persons in Abuja over the illegal sale of petroleum products.
A statement by the midstream and downstream regulator said that the alleged culprits were picked up while operating illegal fuel dumps and depots around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The team was led by the Executive Director, Distribution Systems, Storage, and Retailing Infrastructure, Mr. Ogbugo Ukoha as well as the Executive Director, Health, Safety, Environment and Community, Mustapha Lamorde.
According to the statement, the surveillance which led the team to some outlets around the metropolis was carried out in collaboration with security agencies.
“Four persons were eventually apprehended and taken into custody. The perpetrators were arrested and subsequently handed over to the Department of State Services (DSS) for prosecution,” the NMDPRA said.
