- NSCDC operatives uncovered an illegal diesel refinery in Panisau, Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State, and arrested five suspects.
- The corps sealed the facility and launched investigations into the alleged unregistered petroleum business.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered an illegal diesel refinery in Panisau, Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State. The operation led to the arrest of five suspects allegedly involved in unauthorised petroleum activities.
The suspects are Ibrahim Bello, 28; Musbahu Adam, 38; Rabiu Dahiru, 27; Haruna Kabiru, 26; and Sunusi Ahmad, 25.
NSCDC Operatives Raid Illegal Refinery
The NSCDC Public Relations Officer in Kano, SC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, disclosed the arrests in a statement issued on Friday, October 30, 2026.
He said operatives from different units of the state command conducted the raid. The suspects allegedly operated an unregistered petroleum and gas business without the required authorisation.
The corps sealed the facility and commenced investigations to establish the full extent of the alleged activities.
NSCDC Warns Against Economic Sabotage
The Kano State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan Agalama, said the operation formed part of the corps’ efforts to combat economic sabotage, protect the environment and enforce regulations governing petroleum and gas operations.
Agalama warned that illegal refining posed serious risks to public health and the environment. He also urged residents to report suspicious activities to security agencies.
The command stated that authorities would prosecute anyone found culpable in accordance with the law.