Zamfara NSCDC gives stern warning to oil marketers against hoarding

The Zamfara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Muhammad Bello Muazu, has given a stern warning against hoarding og fuel by marketers.

Muazu spoke at the State Command headquarters in Gusau, the state capital, where he read the riot act to all filling stations and petroleum dealers.

“The Corps has observed with dismay the unwarranted artificial scarcity of petroleum products created by petroleum marketers sequel to the announcement by Mr President of the intention to remove subsidy of the petroleum products”, he said.

Muazu, who said the agency with dealers who create an artificial scarcity of petrol, explained that hoarding is an act of sabotage and an attempt to scuttle the smooth takeoff of this present administration.

The NSCDC commandant warned all petroleum dealers to desist from making life unbearable for the people of Zamfara State, while he underscored the fact that the corps is saddled with the responsibility of ensuring a free supply of petroleum products to the right destination without diversion or hoarding.

He stressed that NSCDC operatives will go around the city and that those found culpable will face the wrath of the law.