NSCDC warns fuel marketers against hoarding, hiking price

The Kwara Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has warned petroleum marketers against hoarding and selling fuel above the recommended pump price.

The warning is contained in a statement signed by Mr Babawale Afolabi, spokesperson of the command and issued to newsmen on Sunday in Ilorin.

It quoted the State Commandant, Mr Makinde Ayinla, as giving the warning while inspecting some petrol stations in Ilorin.

The commandant, represented by Mr Yusuf Ayinde, Head of the Anti-Vandal Unit, read the riot act to the stations that reportedly refused to sell fuel.