The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Calabar, Cross River State depot has threatened to shut down depots and 400 petrol stations owned by its members over incessant police harassment. IPMAN Calabar depot is made up of over 500 members from Makurdi, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states, who all belong to the Eastern Zone of the assocoation. “When we confronted them they told us they got orders from above to come and take over our office at Calabar depot. “And if this act of impunity continued, we shall not hesitate to withdraw the services of our over 500 members. “We are not aware that a team of policemen from Federal Housing Division went to IPMAN office to take over the secretariat.

Source: Nigerian Tribune October 03, 2021 07:52 UTC