Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, NSCDC Boss
The Zamfara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Muhammad Bello Muazu, has charged all Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) dealers in the state not to make life difficult for citizens by hoarding and escalating the pump prices of the petroleum product.
Muazu made this charge at the State Command headquarters in Gusau, the state capital, when he read the riot act to all filling stations and petroleum dealers.
“The Corps has observed with dismay the unwarranted artificial scarcity of petroleum products created by petroleum marketers sequel to the announcement by Mr President of the intention to remove subsidy of the petroleum products”, he said.
Creating an artificial scarcity of petrol, he said, is an act of sabotage and an attempt to scuttle the smooth takeoff of this present administration.
The NSCDC commandant then warned all petroleum dealers to desist from making life unbearable for the people of Zamfara State, while he underscored the fact that the corps is saddled with the responsibility of ensuring a free supply of petroleum products to the right destination without diversion or hoarding.
He stressed that NSCDC operatives will go around the city and that those found culpable will face the wrath of the law.