The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has prevented an explosion in an oil pipeline that could have destroyed lives and property in Alimosho, Lagos State.

The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the state command, DSC Oluwaseun Abolurin, signed a statement on Friday that said as much.

The incident, which was also intended to damage the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s (NNPC) oil pipelines in Liberty Estate and the surrounding area of Alimosho Local Government Area (LGA), was prevented on Thursday, according to Abolurin.

The explosion oil pipeline in Alimosho, Lagos State, that would have destroyed lives and property, has been prevented by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command.

The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the state command, DSC Oluwaseun Abolurin, signed a statement on Friday that said as much.

He said that this was in line with the zero tolerance of the Commandant General (CG) NSCDC, CG Ahmed Audi, to prevent all forms of economic sabotage in Nigeria.

“The residents of the environment alerted the command of leaked petroleum products, which almost caused panic and fear, leading to the close of some business activities and schools today.

“The NNPC maintenance team came to the scene later in the afternoon, after being duly notified by the Command.

“Maintenance operation was carried out on the lines,” the spokesperson said.

Abolurin said that the Commandant, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, Commandant of Corps, Mr Usman Alfadarai, had ensured adequate security and safety of lives and properties in the area.

“The operatives of the Corps had earlier cordoned the affected area to prevent unscrupulous elements from converting the ugly situation into an untoward advantage for themselves.

“Alfadarai, therefore, directed immediate 24/7 vigilance, surveillance, patrol, and monitoring of the area to avoid further compromise.

“Alfadarai also warned vandals to desist from the act, as the command will not rest on its oars to make sure that saboteurs are brought to book,” he said.

Abolurin said that the Lagos State Commandant appreciated the inhabitants of the community for offering prompt, credible, and actionable intelligence to avoid what would have hurt the community. (NAN)