BREAKING: LAGOS NSCDC THWARTS ATTEMPTED PIPELINE VANDALISM, KESHINRO PARADES SUSPECTS AND EXHIBITS, WARNS SABOTEURS TO DESIST FROM NEFARIOUS ACTS.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has once again demonstrated its commitment to safeguarding lives, critical national assets and infrastructure in the state.
The State Commandant, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, Commandant of Corps
Adedotun Sunday Keshinro, earlier today, Thursday, 11th January, 2024, paraded, four ( four ) male ( names withheld ) suspects, who were apprehended, while attempting to vandalize the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited ( NNPCL ) pipeline located, at Obawole, in Fagba area of Lagos state.
The Command obtained, credible and actionable intelligence about the nefarious activity of the aforementioned elements and swung in to action at about 0245hrs, on Wednesday, 10th January, 2024, to thwart vandalism attempt on NNPCL pipelines located at the point named, above.
As a result of the swift action of the Command’s team, the nefarious attempt of vandalism, by the suspects was thwarted, leading to their arrest and the recovery of some items at the scene of crime.
The Lagos State Commandant, Adedotun Keshinro has also directed that the recovered exhibits; a white bus without registration number, implements and arrested suspects from the operation be brought to the State Command Headquarters, in Alausa, Ikeja, for further questioning and investigation.
The Intelligence and Investigation Department of the Command has also been charged, to conduct thorough interrogation and investigation, in a bid to ensure the swift and just handling of the matter.
“The Command has remained, ever resolute in its determination to bring the culprits to justice and curb such criminal activities from permeating our streets and communities,” Keshinro said.
The Lagos State Commandant, Adedotun Keshinro further emphasized, the Command’s unwavering commitment to eradicating oil pipeline vandalism, illegal petroleum dealings, and the destruction of critical national assets and infrastructure in the state.
He therefore, seized, the opportunity, to send a clear message to those still involved, in such act that a new sheriff is in town and as such they will be identified, apprehended, and made to face the full wrath of the law if found culpable.
