The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for intercepting a truck reportedly conveying 2,145kg of cannabis in Ondo State, but has disowned the vehicle, stating that it is not part of the company’s official fleet or that of any of its authorised dealers.
A Major Interception
ValidViewNetwork gathered that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for intercepting a truck reportedly conveying 2,145kg of cannabis in Ondo State.
The interception, which represents a significant blow to drug trafficking networks, has been valued at approximately N2 billion.
Disowning the VehicleNNPC Ltd., in a statement by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr Andy Odeh, said the intercepted truck was not owned by the company.
Preliminary checks showed that the vehicle, with registration number MKA 960 XC, was neither part of NNPC Ltd.’s official fleet nor that of any of its authorised dealers.
The logo displayed on the truck was also inconsistent with NNPC Ltd.’s current official branding, and the vehicle was not listed in the company’s asset database.
Unauthorised Use of Corporate Identity
NNPC Ltd. expressed concern over the unauthorised use of its corporate identity. Odeh said:
“NNPC Ltd. takes any unauthorised use of its corporate identity seriously, particularly where such use may be associated with unlawful activity” .
Engaging with Transport Stakeholders
The company said it was engaging with the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) to obtain further information and establish the circumstances surrounding the use of the company’s old branding on the vehicle.
A Commitment to Cooperation
NNPC Ltd. said it would continue to cooperate with the NDLEA and other relevant security agencies to establish the ownership and operation of the vehicle.
The company also supported a thorough investigation into how its markings came to be displayed on the truck.
A Warning to the Public
Odeh urged members of the public and relevant authorities to verify the ownership or affiliation of vehicles purporting to belong to NNPC Ltd. through official channels.
A Lesson for Nigerian Youths
This incident is a reminder that criminals will go to great lengths to disguise their activities.
For young Nigerians, the lesson is clear: crime does not pay. The same people who glamorise drug trafficking will never allow their own children to be involved in such activities.
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