Oil thief arrested in Delta by security agents 

Security Operatives have arrested a suspected oil thief and cultist, identified as Mr. Anthony Sigidi over his alleged oil bunkering activities in Oghior community of Udu local Government Area of Delta State as others flee.

The suspect, It was gathered was arrested to the Otu-Jeremi Police Division at Oginibo community with a Daylong motorcycle on Thursday as others escaped through another root.

According to security source, Mr Anthony Sigidi and his gang have been  allegedly involved in the ongoing bunkering activities at Oghior community in Udu.

The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe confirmed the incident in a terse message.

Relatedly, a senior security source from the Delta State Police Command, who confirmed the arrest, revealed that the suspect made a confessional statement and he is currently in custody of the police at Otu-Jeremi.

He said, “When he was arrested, Sigidi disclosed to the police that he is a spy that determines when the road is clear for his colleagues to convey the stolen crude.

“He is currently at Otu-Jeremi police station after which he will be taken to Ovwian police station for onward transfer to the Asaba  for more investigations.

“The police investigating the incident with the confessional statement said more arrest would be made.” The security source revealed.

Reacting to the arrest of Anthony Sigidi, a member of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN, Udu Central, who spoke from his hiding, called on Delta State Commissioner of Police, Wale Abass not to relent in bringing the suspect to justice

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