NSCDC arrests three in Adamawa over alleged vandalism of 250 NNPC pipes
The Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested three suspects in connection with the transportation of vandalised pipelines belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The NSCDC Public Relations Officer in the state, DSC Amidu Nyako Baba, who disclosed this in a statement, said the suspects […] NSCDC arrests three in…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Adamawa State has made three arrests in connection with the transportation of vandalised pipelines belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). According to a statement by the NSCDC Public Relations Officer in the state, DSC Amidu Nyako Baba, the suspects were intercepted while moving 250 metal pipes, each approximately 8 to 10 feet long, concealed in bags of cassava.
The pipes were reportedly loaded in Namnai, Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State, and were intended for transport to Kano State. The arrested individuals, including the principal suspect Adamu Lawan, are currently in custody for further investigation and potential prosecution.
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