The regional
commission charged with combating the distribution of illicit fuel in the North
West Region has seized over 18000 litters of illegal yet highly demanded
liquid. North West regional delegate for Mines Ndodgeng Bossong A. made the
revelation Friday December 15, 2017 during a visit by North West Governor to
the warehouse where the seized fuel is stored.
“During this operation we seized 18000
litters of fuel with 15 on super and 3 000 of gasoline. We started in November
until now and this is the result we produce.” Ndodgeng Bossong said.
On what happens to the fuel after the seizure
he added “the regulation say that we have to first of all test the product. If
the product is of good quality at this time we should sale to the marketers
that is those who have the ability to do this activity and after selling
normally according to the regulations in force 14percent will go to the
regional commission fighting against the illicit distribution of this fuel,
30percent to the treasury, 15percent for the inspector and 15percent for the
administration forces of law and order.”
As the Regional Administrative head looked at
the many containers stocked in the warehouse with pungent fuel smell emerging
from therein, He gave a firm hand check to the regional delegate and his team
for putting up such a good fight which does not only establish order but also
secures the economy of the country.
“We have already stopped sensitizing because
as of today everybody is informed that it is a problem. We have to secure our
economy; to take care of the health not only of our vehicles but also that of
the population because that product is not of good quality sometimes. It is
hindering the smooth development of our economy. I have instructed the
inspector general in charge of the fight to undertake a tour of the region and
along with the SDO and the Dos for them to take ownership of the fight and I am
appealing to all including the population of the North West region, the civil
servants and security services to take ownership of the fight because we still
register some of us who are accomplice to the irregular sale of the contraband
product in the region.” Governor Lele told the Guardian Post.
While expressing satisfaction with the work
done so far and the money put in the state treasury as a result of the fight
against the distribution and sale of the product now baptized fingi in the
North West, the governor recommended the sanctioning and prosecution of all
those found operating the black market business.
Damages however recorded from the fight
cannot be underestimated as skeletons of two burnt trucks and mini bus can
still be seen in Bambui Tubah Sub division after the fuel carrying mini bus is
said to have gone on flames. Unconfirmed sources say the flames were caused by
a bullet fired into the car by forces of law and order after all attempts to
stop the fuel carrier failed. The driver reports say escaped immediately after
the flames started leaving his car and two others to burn to ashes.
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