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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has asked the state Commissioner of Police, Friday Eboka to collaborate with the other security agencies, council chairmen and traditional rulers to fish out all those involved in illegal bunkering and artisanal refining for prosecution.
A statement issued by his Media Aide, Kelvin Ebiri, accused persons engaged in illegal bunkering and artisanal refining for the black soot environmental menace endangering the health of residents of the state.
The statement noted that the government has resolved to tackle those involved in crude oil theft and refining in the state.
It added that the government is willing to provide the police and other security agencies all that is required to dislodge and end the activities of artisanal refiners in the state.
