An illegal diesel refinery in Panisu, Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State, has been uncovered by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC.
The NSCDC additionally arrested five suspects in reference to the illegal diesel refinery.
The suspects arrested are Ibrahim Bello, 28; Musbahu Adam, 38; Rabiu Dahiru, 27; Haruna Kabiru, 26; and Sunusi Ahmad, 25.
The NSCDC’s spokesman in Kano, SC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, mentioned in a press release on Friday that operatives from completely different models of the command carried out the raid.
The spokesman mentioned the power had been sealed, whereas investigations have been ongoing to ascertain the complete extent of the alleged actions.
The State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan Agalama, mentioned the operation was a part of efforts to fight financial sabotage, defend the surroundings and implement rules governing petroleum and fuel operations.
He warned that illegal refining posed critical dangers to public well being and the surroundings, and urged residents to report suspicious actions to safety businesses.
