The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered an illegal diesel refinery in Panisau, Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State, arresting 5 suspects.
The suspects are Ibrahim Bello, 28; Musbahu Adam, 38; Rabiu Dahiru, 27; Haruna Kabiru, 26; and Sunusi Ahmad, 25.
The NSCDC Public Relations Officer in Kano, SC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, disclosed this in an announcement issued on Friday, October 30, 2026, saying operatives from completely different models of the command carried out the raid.
He mentioned the suspects have been allegedly concerned in working an unregistered petroleum and fuel enterprise with out the required authorisation.
According to the assertion, the power had been sealed, whereas investigations have been ongoing to determine the total extent of the alleged actions.
The State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan Agalama, mentioned the operation was a part of efforts to fight financial sabotage, shield the atmosphere and implement rules governing petroleum and fuel operations.
He warned that illegal refining posed severe dangers to public well being and the atmosphere, and urged residents to report suspicious actions to safety companies.
The command mentioned anybody discovered culpable could be prosecuted in accordance with the legislation.
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