Elochukwu Benjamin
Awka
The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC says it has arrested one Sunday Ukeh, from Odume in Awgu LGA of Enugu State, for alleged assault on NSCDC personnel during an intelligence-driven operation.
The State Commandant of the NSCDC, Commandant Maku Olatunde, paraded the suspect, a 46-year-old male, on Monday, at the State NSCDC headquarters in Awka.
Parading the suspect, the State Commandant cautioned members of the public against obstructing NSCDC personnel from carrying out their legitimate duties.
He disclosed that on Sunday, 26th July 2026 at about 11:00hrs, the Anti-Vandalism Squad headed by CSC Nwosu Christian while on a proactive operation driven by intelligence intercepted a truck at Amansea, along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway Awka.
According to him, the truck was allegedly laden with 45,000 litres of suspected adulterated Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
The suspect, he noted, was flagged down by the Anti-Vandalism Squad on reasonable suspicion of adulterated petroleum products racketeering, but he refused to stop and attempted to drive through the personnel, almost running over members of the team.
“A hot chase ensued and the suspect was successfully intercepted at the Military Checkpoint, Amansea. Upon interception, he made an attempt to assault one of the Anti-Vandal personnel,” he said.
“The suspect was subsequently subdued and taken into custody. Preliminary investigation indicates several discrepancies in the waybill presented by the suspect. Both the truck and the product have been impounded for further investigation,” he added.
The NSCDC Anambra State boss stressed that the Command would not tolerate any form of lawlessness or coordinated attacks against its personnel in the course of discharging their lawful duties.
“The Command categorically states that any person or group of persons who attack its personnel on lawful duty will face the full weight of the law,” the State Commandant warned.
The State Commandant praised the Anti-Vandalism Squad for their vigilance and professionalism. He restated the Command’s commitment to sustaining the fight against illegal activities in the petroleum sector in Anambra State.
