5 arrested as NSCDC uncovers illegal diesel refinery in Kano

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered an illegal diesel refinery in Panisau, Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State, arresting five suspects.

The suspects are Ibrahim Bello, 28; Musbahu Adam, 38; Rabiu Dahiru, 27; Haruna Kabiru, 26; and Sunusi Ahmad, 25.

The NSCDC Public Relations Officer in Kano, SC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, October 30, 2026, saying operatives from different units of the command carried out the raid.

He said the suspects were allegedly involved in operating an unregistered petroleum and gas business without the required authorisation.

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According to the statement, the facility had been sealed, while investigations were ongoing to establish the full extent of the alleged activities.

The State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan Agalama, said the operation was part of efforts to combat economic sabotage, protect the environment and enforce regulations governing petroleum and gas operations.

He warned that illegal refining posed serious risks to public health and the environment, and urged residents to report suspicious activities to security agencies.

The command said anyone found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.