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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, in his continuous effort to combat pipeline vandalism and oil theft, has taken steps to reorganize and reposition the IGP Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering (IGP-STFPIB) to enhance their operations as part of efforts towards curbing the menace of oil thefts in Nigeria.
IGP Egbetokun made this known today, 23rd July, 2024 at the emergency conference with Strategic Police Managers which was held at Goodluck Jonathan Peace Keeping Hall, Abuja.
He noted that the Task Force has done enormously well within the period recording 13 incidents of interceptions of suspected stolen crude and arrests of the perpetrators as well as seizures of exhibits.
He said most of the cases are already in courts for timely dispensation of justice.
"It is imperative for me to mention here that the achievements recorded are the outcome of cooperation and collaboration with members of the public and other security agencies. They are also testaments to your dedication and professionalism." he stressed
The emergency conference with Strategic Police Managers was organised to assess the nation's security situation and review NPF operational strategies to address emerging critical internal security issues in the country.