NPA CEO warns fuel tanker accident looters face prosecution
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Edudzi Tamakloe, has warned that people who rush to collect fuel from accident tankers are committing theft and could face prosecution. He said the practice, often treated as an opportunity to obtain free fuel, was a criminal offence that posed serious safety risks to those […]
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) CEO, Edudzi Tamakloe, has cautioned that individuals who attempt to loot fuel from accident tankers are committing theft and could face prosecution. Speaking before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, Tamakloe emphasized that such actions are not only illegal but also pose significant safety risks due to the flammable nature of the products involved.
He stressed that anyone diverting petroleum products could be fined or imprisoned under the applicable law. To combat this issue, the NPA has launched a public education campaign called “Stay Back, Stay Safe,” aimed at discouraging people from approaching fuel tankers involved in accidents. Tamakloe highlighted the potential dangers of gathering around damaged tankers, where highly flammable products are present, and warned that such actions could lead to devastating consequences, particularly when attempts are made to siphon fuel.
The warning comes in response to concerns about the need for effective systems to alert emergency services when fuel tankers are involved in accidents, enabling prompt response from the Police, Ghana National Fire Service, and ambulance teams to secure the accident scenes.
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