The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has discovered an illegal crude oil reservoir hidden in a forest in the Ilaje Local Government Area of the state.
This discovery was confirmed by DSC Daniel Aidamenbor, spokesperson for the command, in a statement released to the media on Tuesday in Akure.
Aidamenbor disclosed that the illegal oil storage facility was found during a joint operation involving the NSCDC, Nigerian Army, and TANTITA Security Service. The reservoir was located specifically in the forest area of Obe-Akingboye and was discovered around 2:12 pm on Sunday.
No arrests were made, as suspects had fled before security forces arrived.
“The Ondo State Commandant, Mr Oluyemi Ibiloye, has issued a stern warning to those involved in illegal dealings in petroleum products to desist or face the full weight of the law,” the statement said.
Ibiloye further reaffirmed the command’s determination, emphasizing its “commitment to protecting critical national assets, particularly in the solid minerals sector.”
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