The Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Border Patrol Unit (BPU) have foiled an attempt to smuggle petrol out of the country, intercepting over 100 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in separate operations across border communities.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the operations were carried out in Sokoto and Katsina States, where police teams intercepted suspected smugglers attempting to move the fuel across the border into Niger Republic.
Lens News gathered that, in the Sokoto operation, one suspect identified as Yasir Adamu was arrested with 80 jerrycans of petrol along the Illela–Sokoto highway, while in Katsina, another 35 jerrycans were recovered after the suspects fled upon sighting security agents.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, commended the operatives for the successful interception and reaffirmed the force’s commitment to curbing economic sabotage and cross-border smuggling.
The seized petrol has been handed over to relevant authorities for further investigation and appropriate action.
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