Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Border Patrol Unit have intercepted and recovered more than 100 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, which were being prepared for illegal export across the country’s border.
Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed in a statement on Saturday that the interception occurred during a stop-and-search operation along the Illela–Sokoto Highway.
According to Hundeyin, officers stopped a vehicle carrying 80 jerrycans of PMS and arrested the driver, Yasir Adamu, who was attempting to smuggle the fuel into Niger Republic.
In a separate operation in Katsina State, police recovered 35 jerrycans, each containing 25 litres of petrol, which were also destined for Niger. The suspects fled the scene on sighting the patrol team, abandoning the smuggled fuel.
Efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest those involved.
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, commended the officers for their vigilance and professionalism, reaffirming the Force’s commitment to intensifying operations against economic sabotage and cross-border crimes.