IPMAN Condemns Pipeline Vandalism In Lagos 

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Ejigbo Satellite Depot, has condemned the ongoing pipeline vandalism in Lagos.

Naija News reports that the Chairman of the IPMAN, Ejigbo Satellite Depot, Akin Akinrinade decried how the constant vandalism of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) pipelines has affected the supply of petrol to Lagos and the southwest region.

His reaction follows the continuous activities of pipeline vandalism at Idimu, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos.

The Latest is the bunker on the System 2B pipeline in front of Good Luck Estate in Idimu by criminals.

Akinrinade told pressmen on Sunday that “IPMAN Satellite Depot is constrained with a heavy heart to announce the vandalization 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,”

Speaking further, he called on the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, and the Area Commander, Area “M,” in Idimu to intensify surveillance.

He stated that “The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigerian Navy are also appreciated for their efforts.

“We at the Ejigbo Satellite Depot are ready to lend a helping hand to security agents in bringing pipeline vandalism to a halt.

“We have adopted a system that does not encourage vandalism. Security agents close to where the pipeline network should also assist in patrolling around the axis.”