Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that its operatives illegally sealed off petrol filling stations along Abeke and Ugberikoko Roads in Sapele, Delta State. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the company explained that its actions were based on credible intelligence that some stations within the axis had received and were retailing condensate as petrol. Condensate, an unrefined gaseous component of crude oil, is not licensed for sale as fuel in Nigeria. Tantita warned that its use can severely damage vehicle engines and is often a sign of illegal diversion from crude oil platforms. According to the company, the intelligence was relayed to government security agencies, who subsequently visited the suspected filling stations in the company of Tantita officials and ordered their temporary closure for investigation and testing. Read the full statement below: TANTITA SECURITY SERVICES NIG. LTD. 26th August 2025 PRESS STATEMENT Our attention has been drawn to a recent social media publication alleging Tantita Security Services may have illegally sealed some petrol filling stations along the Abeke Road/Ugberikoko Road, Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria. Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited is a private security company contracted by the Federal Government of Nigeria to provide industry wide security for oil and gas installations by providing intelligence/surveillance to prevent illegality in the industry. In line with her mandate Tantita SSNL received intelligence that some filling stations within the Abeke axis in Sapele had received and were selling condensate as petrol. Condensate is unrefined gaseous component of crude oil and is not licensed for sale to the public as fuel. It can damage the engines of cars owned by the unsuspecting public and its presence in a filling station is usually evidence of illegal activity, as the seller must have obtained it illegally from a crude oil platform. Our officials communicated this intelligence to government security agencies who visited the filling stations in company of our team and sealed up the suspected premises, to enable them carry out proper investigation and tests of the products collected in the process. Investigations are ongoing and so far, the test results have revealed that two of the filling stations are actually selling illegal condensate. Once the tests are completed, any station not found wanting will be re-opened immediately. Closure is in the interest of the general public to prevent damage to valuable cars and other petrol driven equipment. Tantita is committed to upholding the highest standard of professionalism and integrity in discharging her duties, even as we affirm our dedication to protecting government oil assets and pipeline across the Niger Delta. Signed Management