IPMAN Condemns Incessant Pipeline Vandalism In Lagos
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Ejigbo Satellite Depot, has condemned the incessant pipeline vandalism in Lagos.
It noted that pipelines of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited in Lagos are often vandalised by criminals.
IPMAN Ejigbo Satellite Depot Chairman, Mr 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.
Akinrinade said, “IPMAN Satellite Depot is constrained with a heavy heart to announce the vandalisation of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) pipeline at Idimu in Alimosho LCDA, of Lagos State, in front of Good Luck Estate.
“This continuous vandalism is a setback to the effort of IPMAN and NNPCL to ensure uninterrupted supply of petrol to Lagos and the entire Southwest region of Nigeria.
“It is noteworthy that a 33,000-litre truck with registration number JND 162 XA belonging to one R. A. Oluwakemi, a marketer, loading at Ibadan depot was apprehended at the scene of petrol scooping in Idimu.
“The truck was painted in blue and white colour, with registration number JND 162 XA, and was apprehended at the scene of the vandalism,” he added.
According to Akinrinade, IPMAN appreciated the effort of the security agencies in apprehending the culprits.
“We underscore the immediate effort of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, the Area Commander, Area “M”, Idimu.
“The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigerian Navy are also appreciated for their efforts,” he said.
He, however, urged the security agencies to ensure that the investigation is thorough and concluded to make sure justice is served.
Akinrinade said that the vandals absconded, while all their scooping equipment and the trucks were abandoned.
According to him, the items abandoned have been taken to Idimu Area “M” Command by the security agents.
