“This continuous vandalism is a setback to the effort of IPMAN and NNPCL to ensure uninterrupted supply of petrol to Lagos and the...'
IPMAN Ejigbo Satellite Depot Chairman, Akin Akinrinade, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday that some vandals, who were found scooping petrol on System 2B pipeline in front of Good Luck Estate, Idimu, absconded while the security agents tried to apprehend them.
“The truck was painted in blue and white colour, with registration number JND 162 XA was apprehended at the scene of the vandalism,” he added.According to Mr Akinrinade, IPMAN appreciated the effort of the security agencies in apprehending the culprits. He, however, urged the security agencies involved in investigating the unpatriotic act to take the investigation to a logical conclusion and ensure justice is served appropriately.
According to him, the items abandoned have been taken to Idimu Area “M” Command by the security agents.“This is not the first time vandals had being arrested and truck recovered at the scene of this nefarious act are found back on the road within a short time,” he said. “We have adopted a system that does not encourage vandalism. Security agents close to where pipeline network should also assist in patrolling around the axis,’’ he said.Mr Akinrinade advised that security agents, saddled with the responsibility of protecting the pipelines, should have relationships with IPMAN executives and the traditional rulers in those communities.
According to him, anyone caught, trying to sabotage oil facilities, will be handed over to the law enforcement agency to face appropriate sanctions.
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