LAGOS, Nigeria – The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, Ejigbo Satellite Depot, has raised concerns over the rising incidences of pipeline vandalism at Idimu, Alimosho Local Council Development Area of Lagos State.
The activities of the vandals, as reported, pose a significant threat to Nigeria’s economy at a time when the country is in dire need of revenue.
Akin Akinrinade, the Chairman of IPMAN Ejigbo Satellite Depot, disclosed this news on Sunday, July 9, 2023.
He revealed that vandals were found illegally tapping into the System 2B pipeline and extracting petrol.
Akinrinade said, “IPMAN Satellite Depot are constrained with a heavy heart to announce the vandalisation of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, pipeline at Idimu in Alimosho LCDA, of Lagos State, in front of Good Luck Estate.”
He further alleged that a 33,000-litre tanker, painted in blue and white, was found at the scene of the crime.
The vehicle, reportedly belonging to a marketer who loads at the Ibadan depot, was spotted with the number plate JND162XA.
The incident underscores the ongoing challenges with securing Nigeria’s oil infrastructure and the detrimental impact on the country’s economy.
It remains to be seen what measures will be implemented to address this recurring issue.
