DSS arraigns 19 suspected oil thieves in Uyo
The Department of State Services arraigned 19 suspected oil thieves before the Uyo Chief Magistrate Court after an intelligence-led operation that earlier seized two motorized tankers, MT WESTAF and MT MKPODU, and arrested crew members. The magistrate declined jurisdiction because of the crime's gravity and remanded the suspects for 21 days while the Federal High Court, which has original jurisdiction, is in recess; DSS sought the detention order until that court resumes. Officials say the anti-theft push is intended to raise daily crude oil production and increase foreign exchange earnings.
Nineteen suspects remanded following DSS oil theft bust
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DSS led an intelligence operation on April 9, 2026 that seized two tankers and arrested crew. The Federal High Court has original jurisdiction but is in recess, so the suspects were remanded at a magistrate court. The case will likely move…
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