Army seizes N14m illegally-refined diesel in Rivers
The Army said the product, loaded in 80 drums and worth over N14m, was intercepted on Sunday along Okporowo Road in the Ahoada East local Government Area of Rivers State.
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The Army said the product, loaded in 80 drums and worth over N14m, was intercepted on Sunday along Okporowo Road in the Ahoada East local Government Area of Rivers State.
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