The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 120 citizens for alleged illegal oil theft in Rivers State.
They were arrested during a joint operation with personnel of the 6 Division Garrison, Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The EFCC said their arrest followed intelligence on alleged illegal oil bunkering activities in the locality.
EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren, said the suspects were accused of illegally refining stolen petroleum products and economic sabotage.
He said they were caught after offloading oil into vehicles at the waterfront for distribution within and outside Rivers State.
He added that a number of vehicles and pumping machines were recovered.
