In a statement released on Friday, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, revealed that it successfully averted a potentially catastrophic oil pipeline explosion in Alimosho, Lagos.
According to the statement by DSC Oluwaseun Abolurin, the Public Relations Officer of the state command, the planned sabotage targeted the oil pipelines of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation in Liberty Estate and surrounding areas of Alimosho Local Government Area.
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The incident, which was set to occur on Thursday, was foiled in accordance with the zero-tolerance policy of the NSCDC’s Commandant General, CG Ahmed Audi, against economic sabotage in Nigeria.
“The residents of the environment alerted the Command of leaked petroleum products, which almost caused panic and fear, leading to the close of some business activities and schools on Thursday.
“The NNPC maintenance team came to the scene later in the afternoon after being duly notified by the Command.
“Maintenance operation was carried out on the lines,” the spokesperson said.
The Commandant of NSCDC, Lagos State Command, Mr Usman Alfadarai, ensured the deployment of adequate security measures to safeguard lives and properties in the area. The proactive efforts of the security forces were crucial in preventing the potential disaster.
“The operatives of the Corps had earlier cordoned the affected area to prevent unscrupulous elements from converting the ugly situation into an untoward advantage for themselves.
“Alfadarai, therefore, directed immediate 24/7 vigilance, surveillance, patrol and monitoring of the area to avoid further compromise.
“Alfadarai also warned vandals to desist from the act as the command will not rest on its oars to making sure that saboteurs are brought to book,” he said.
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Abolurin conveyed the gratitude of the Lagos State Commandant to the community inhabitants for providing timely, credible, and actionable intelligence. Their cooperation played a pivotal role in preventing what could have been a devastating impact on the community.
