The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, on Wednesday, arrested seven filling station workers for allegedly hoarding petrol in the State.
The command spokeperson, Kehinde Adeleke who disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen, said the workers were arrested when the NSCDC team went around Osogbo, the State capital to monitor the sales of petrol.
He said During the visit to most of the filing stations, it was discovered that they had fuel but refused to sell to members of the public, while queues were seen at their various filling stations.
He continued that when they were asked of the reason, said they were waiting for approval from their headquarters.
Adeleke said, “NSCDC, Osun State Command, has arrested seven people, who are filling station attendants, managers and supervisors at different locations in Osogbo, Osun State.
“The arrests took place on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, while the Anti-Vandalism Unit of the command went around the state capital to monitor the sales of premium motor spirit.
“Visit to most of the filling stations in Osogbo revealed that they had fuel in their reservoir but refused to sell to members of the public, while queues were seen at their various filling stations. When asked why they refuse to sell fuel, most of them said they were waiting for approval from their headquarters.”
He added that the State Commandant of the NSCDC, Sunday Agboola, assured that the corps would continue to clamp down on illegal activity aimed at frustrating the efforts of the government.