Akinrinade announced with regret that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) pipeline had been vandalized at Idimu in Alimosho LCDA, Lagos State. This continuous act of vandalism poses a significant setback to IPMAN and NNPCL's efforts to maintain an uninterrupted supply of petrol to Lagos and the entire Southwest region of Nigeria.
In a positive development, a truck with registration number JND 162 XA, belonging to a marketer named R. A. Oluwakemi and loaded at the Ibadan depot, was apprehended at the scene of the petrol scooping in Idimu. The truck, painted in blue and white, was discovered at the site of the vandalism.
Akinrinade expressed gratitude for the efforts of the security agencies involved, including the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, the Area Commander, Area "M" Idimu, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Nigerian Navy. He urged these agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident and ensure that justice is served.
The chairman also called on the Lagos State Government to proactively protect the NNPCL pipelines within its jurisdiction. He emphasized that residents have a responsibility to safeguard these critical government infrastructures and provide reliable intelligence to IPMAN and security agencies regarding pipeline activities.
Akinrinade highlighted the urgent need for action against the culprits and criticized the recurrence of vandalism in the area. He emphasized the negative impact of incessant pipeline vandalism on the country's economic growth. He urged both federal and state security agents to fulfill their responsibilities and put an end to such acts. The chairman suggested establishing relationships between security agents, IPMAN executives, and traditional rulers in the affected communities.
Furthermore, Akinrinade called on the Federal Government to impose stricter penalties on petroleum pipeline vandals, as their actions significantly affect the nation's socio-economic progress. He expressed IPMAN's support for the government's efforts to enhance pipeline surveillance. He stated that anyone caught attempting to sabotage oil facilities should face appropriate sanctions from law enforcement agencies.
The chairman assured that IPMAN members would continue to assist NNPCL by reporting any suspicious activities near pipelines and other oil and gas facilities. He emphasized the need for the corporation to prioritize the safety of lives and property around its facilities.
IPMAN's concerns over the continuous pipeline vandalism were reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
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