Police soft-pedals on black-marketer, targets culprits in fuel hoarding, diversion

Friday Ajagunna
Friday Ajagunna
Fuel hawkers

The Nigeria Police Force has rescinded its decision to crackdown on blaxk marketers in its ongoing efforts to contain the activities of unscrupulous elements who engage in illegal sale of petroleum products.

Rather than go after those buying and sullen the Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, otherwise called petrol in jerry cans, the polices it will now target those who are involved in hoarding and diverting the petroleum products.

A statement by Olabisi Kolawole, an Assistant Commissioner of Police and Force Public Relations Officer, said that those with genuine intention to use the products for their legal and genuine business are allowed to purchase the products.

“The IGP emphasized that no stone will be left unturned by the Police to checkmate those with the attitude of causing discomfort to the innocent citizens in the country,” the statement stressed.

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