Nine individuals convicted of oil theft have been sentenced to 10 years in prison without the option of a fine in Akwa Ibom State. The suspects were apprehended stealing crude oil from an oil well head known as ASABO-D in Ibeno Local Government Area. The court delivered the verdict, imposing the maximum penalty. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat oil theft in the region.
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