According to the information released on its news platform, The Nigerian Police Force Public Relations Office, ACP Olabisi Kolawole has issued a press release on behalf of the Inspector General of Police ordering the arrest, prosecution of persons hoarding and diverting petroleum products.

PRESS RELEASE

IGP ORDERS THE ARREST, PROSECUTION OF PERSONS HOARDING AND DIVERTING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

Further to the Nigeria Police Force directives on the activities of unscrupulous elements who engage in illegal sale of petroleum products, there is need to make some clarification that the directive was specifically targeted at those who are involved in hoarding and diverting the petroleum products.

However, 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.