Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, NSCDC Commandant General
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Osun State Command has warned the filling station against misinterpretation of the inaugural address of the President of Nigeria, His Excellency Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on ending fuel subsidy in the nation.
A statement on Tuesday, 30th May 2023 signed by the Civil Defence PRO, Osun State Command, ASCII Adeleke Kehinde, said that the corps has noted with dismay the way filling stations in the state have decided to unleash hardship on the citizens, an action which is uncalled for.
The statement read, “We hereby bring to the attention of every member of the public that NSCDC Act 2003 and 2027 (as amended) states that any activity aimed at frustrating and subverting any government programme or policy as well as an activity aimed at depriving citizens of their properties should be treated as criminal.
“Fuel stations in the state that are of the habit of hoarding petroleum products and selling same at exorbitant prices should be wary of any action tantamount to economic sabotage.
“The NSCDC, Osun Command hereby sends warning to all concerned filling station owners to desist from such acts as the Corps will embark on supervision and monitoring of sales of petroleum products across the state soon.
“Members of the public who want to report unscrupulous activities in the petroleum sector should contact these numbers for prompt attention: 08055555644, 07041300031.