The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has denied that a truck intercepted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ondo State with 2,145kg of cannabis is owned by the company.
NNPCL, in a statement, commended the NDLEA for its vigilance and professionalism in intercepting the truck, which was reportedly found with the illicit drug concealed in a compartment.
Key Highlights
- NNPCL denies ownership of cannabis truck intercepted by the NDLEA in Ondo State.
- 2,145kg of cannabis was recovered from a concealed compartment in the truck.
- NNPCL commends the NDLEA for its vigilance and professionalism in intercepting the vehicle.
- The company distanced itself from the illicit consignment and clarified that the truck was not owned by NNPCL.
- NNPCL supports a full investigation to determine how the consignment was transported and identify those responsible.
The company said it welcomes the NDLEA’s action and supports a full investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the consignment and the identity of those responsible.
According to the NNPCL, the clarification becomes necessary following reports linking the intercepted truck to the national oil company.
The company stressed that the vehicle was not an NNPCL truck, distancing itself from the illicit consignment and any activities associated with the transportation of the cannabis.
NNPCL also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting relevant government agencies in efforts to combat drug trafficking and other forms of criminality in the country.
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The NDLEA had intercepted the truck in Ondo State, leading to the discovery of a large quantity of cannabis concealed in a compartment of the truck.
The oil company urged the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.
