{
  "id": 6202982,
  "title": "NNPC disowns fuel truck conveying cannabis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/nnpc-disowns-fuel-truck-conveying-cannabis",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T01:04:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nnpc-disowns-fuel-truck-conveying-cannabis/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has rejected a fuel truck with its old logo that was intercepted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ondo State, carrying 2,145kg of cannabis. NNPC stated in a statement on Monday, as reported by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer Andy Odeh, that the truck, registered as MKA 960 XC, is neither owned by NNPC Ltd nor part of its official fleet or those of any authorized dealers. The company noted that the logo on the vehicle did not match its current branding, and the truck was not found in NNPC's asset database. NNPC is cooperating with NDLEA and other security agencies in investigating the incident to establish the ownership and operation of the vehicle, as well as how the NNPC markings were displayed on it. The company has also reviewed its brand-protection and asset-monitoring protocols, and will take appropriate legal action against unauthorized use of its corporate identity. NNPC called on the public to verify the ownership or affiliation of vehicles claiming to belong to NNPC through official channels and commended NDLEA for its vigilance in combating illegal drug trafficking in Nigeria.",
  "summary": "NNPC Ltd. has disowned a fuel truck with its old logo, intercepted by NDLEA with 2,145kg of cannabis in Ondo State. The company clarifies the truck is not Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-disowns-fuel-truck-conveying-cannabis/",
  "key_points": [
    "NNPC rejects fuel truck with cannabis, stating it's not owned by them",
    "Truck registered as MKA 960 XC, not part of NNPC fleet or authorized dealers",
    "NNPC reviews brand-protection, asset-monitoring protocols after incident"
  ],
  "editors_take": "NNPC's disowning of the fuel truck suggests a strengthened effort to protect its brand and assets from unauthorized use, likely amid increased scrutiny of its operations and partnerships.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "NNPC disowns fuel truck conveying cannabis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/nnpc-disowns-fuel-truck-conveying-cannabis-6206944",
        "published": "2026-09-08T01:28:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}