The Bayelsa State command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) yesterday has begun investigation into an attack on pipelines belonging to the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) in the state.
Contrary to the claims of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) that its fighters bombed pipelines at Nembe, NCSDC said the compromised trunk lines were located at Lasukugbene in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.
NSCDC Commandant Desmond Agu said he got a report that two explosions rocked the pipelines.
He said his men immediately went to the scene and discovered that the Egbikiba pipeline was attacked.
The NSCDC commandant said the explosion cut the pipeline, adding that his men were combing the area to track down the culprits.
Agu said the command had recorded successes against pipeline vandals across the state.
The NSCDC chief described the latest attack as an isolated case.
He said: “We have been arresting suspected vandals in the state. That is why Bayelsa has been kept safe from major attacks. We had also foiled many attempts to bomb oil pipelines. We are investigating this matter to bring the culprits to justice.”
“”We are also warning youths to stop fomenting trouble and to stay away from oil installations. The state and the Niger Delta region need peace to develop.”
NSCDC probes attack on oil pipelines
