Lagos State Government has arrested over 20 suspects who specialised in adulterating diesel with kerosene and black oil in order to multiply its yields.
The suspects were arrested this morning underneath Oregun-Opebi Link Bridge, behind Welfare Bus Stop, Oregun Ikeja, when officials of the Rapid Response Squad, Lagos State Taskforce and government officials from the Lagos State Ministry of Lands stormed their hideout.
The suspects, according to sources, buy several litres of diesel, mixing it with several litres of kerosene and black oil, then sift the dirt out before distributing in smaller quantities to companies, filling stations and other direct buyers.
The sources, who declined to mention their names to
press, disclosed that several individuals are involved in the business, with
strong financial links.
“That is why you can see several tanks as reservoirs and drums. The least you can see here, amongst the tanks is 30,000 litres. And there are over 12 of such here…. Look at the fleet of buses and trucks for distribution. The supply is constant. They get request for supply almost every now and then," he added.
Some of the suspects, according to police officials who
were at the scene early enough, were caught mixing diesel with black oil and
kerosene and transferring it into a red Ford bus with registration number KJA
201 XP for supply.
Items seized from the operators included, 13 tankers, 13 distribution buses, 17 storage tanks, over 100 drums, pumping machines, etc.
Items seized from the operators included, 13 tankers, 13 distribution buses, 17 storage tanks, over 100 drums, pumping machines, etc.
Commenting on the incident, the State Commissioner of
Police, CP Fatai Owoseni stated that the activities of the suspects were
deplorable and that the police would investigate thoroughly with the hope of
bringing the perpetrators to justice.
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