He was apprehended during a raid organized by the Inspector-General of Police Special Task Force on Pipeline Vandalism and Illegal Bunkering.

Other members of his gang managed to escape the clutches of the law enforcement operatives.

ALSO READ: Oil bunkering suspect confesses he was introduced into it by mother

33,000 litres of adulterated fuel, jerry cans and other tools were recovered from the suspect and his gang, Punch News reports.

A police officer who spoke to Punch on a condition of anonymity said, “The scene of the crime has also been sealed by the IG Special Task Force on Pipeline Vandalism and Illegal Bunkering."

Other members of the crime gang are being trailed by the police according to reports.