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Police nab pipeline vandals in Bayelsa

Last updated: August 17, 2022 9:02 am
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Five men have been taken into custody by the Police in Bayelsa State.

They are answering questions over issues concerning the vandalisation of two major pipelines delivering crude oil to the Brass Terminal.

The suspects were arrested by the Police at Yenagoa and Nembe Local Government Areas of the state.

Also Read: Bayelsa Police Parade 5 Suspected oil pipeline vandals

Parading the suspects in Yenagoa, Police Commissioner, Benjamin Okolo, represented by the Public Relations Officer, Asinim Buswat, said the same suspects were also responsible for the blowing up of a pipeline conveying the crude oil to the Brass Terminal, along the Obama Tekere River on 11th August.

One of the suspects, Sutomwa Martin, however, denied involvement in both incidents.

Police Commissioner, Benjamin Okolo, emphasized the readiness of his command to collaborate with sister agencies and community leaders.

He said the suspects would be charged to court, upon the conclusion of the investigations.

(Editor: Ifeanyi Mark)

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