By ObasEsiedesa, Abuja
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has disowned a truck bearing markings associated with the company after it was intercepted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with 2,145 kilogrammes of cannabis concealed in a compartment in Ondo State.
NNPC Ltd, in a statement by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, on Monday, said preliminary checks showed that the vehicle, with registration number MKA 960 XC, was neither owned by the company nor part of its official fleet or that of any of its authorised dealers.
The company said it had taken note of media reports concerning the interception and commended the NDLEA for its vigilance and professionalism in uncovering the illicit consignment.
According to NNPC, the logo displayed on the vehicle was not consistent with its current official branding, while the truck was also not listed in the company’s asset database.
