Police Foil Hoodlum’s Attempt to Steal Fuel from NNPC Pipeline in Lagos – Hundeyin
Operatives of the police command in Lagos State have foiled an attempt by hoodlums to steal oil at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Pipeline says Hundeyin.
On Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this on his verified Twitter handle.
Benjamin who said that the incident happened at 2:00 am in the Idimu area of the state confirmed the hoodlums unlawfully gained access to the site and were siphoning oil from the pipeline into their tanker.
He noted that once the police got information about the theft, they stormed the scene and the thieves abandoned their tools and fled.
“The oil thieves absconded, abandoning their truck and tools, upon sighting police officers who responded swiftly when notified,” he said.
Hundeyin added that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Idowu Owohunwa, had also visited the scene of the theft. (NAN)
Picture Credit: NAN
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