The Commander who has demonstrated his skill in comparable taskforce operations, according to ACP Adejobi, was once the Squadron Commander of the Police Mobile Force, MOPOL 20, Lagos.
The Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering (IGP-STFPIB) has a new commander: DCP Bayonle Kafar Sulaiman, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, has been nominated by Inspector-General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
The new appointment is a continuation of the IGP’s efforts to prevent oil theft and pipeline damage, according to a statement from Force Public Relations Officer ACP Muyiwa Adejobi.
The Commander who has demonstrated his skill in comparable taskforce operations, according to ACP Adejobi, was once the Squadron Commander of the Police Mobile Force, MOPOL 20, Lagos.
He disclosed that as Commanding Officer of the IGP-STFPIB, the IGP has ordered him to lead the task force on the mission to combat illegal activities in the petroleum industry, including oil theft, illegal bunkering and pipeline vandalism.
“The Inspector-General of Police has also condemned in serious terms the trend of oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and illegal bunkering which pose significant threats to the environment, economy, and energy security.
“He emphasized that these illegal activities not only result in significant financial losses but also devastating environmental consequences, including oil spills, pollution, and habitat destruction.
“He orders the Commander to hold firmly the reins of the office and ensure deterrence by prosecuting all individuals found culpable, and deploy his assets to prevent economic sabotage in the upper and downstream of our oil sector in Nigeria.
“The IGP further appeals to all relevant stakeholders in the oil industry and well-meaning Nigerians to work hand-in-hand with the Police and other security agencies to collectively curb this menace and share credible intelligence with security agencies to expose any untoward plans promoting this crime and others alike in the country.”