The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended seven suspected members of an alleged pipeline vandalism syndicate in Adamawa State.
Authorities also recovered 285 pieces of damaged pipelines belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited during the operation.The arrests were carried out by operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering, working alongside the IGP X-Squad.
The joint team said the raid was based on credible intelligence on the group’s activities within the state.According to police, the recovered items included sections of NNPC pipelines that had been cut and vandalized.
Officials described the seizure as a significant step in efforts to curb economic sabotage and protect critical oil and gas infrastructure in the region.The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing interrogation. Police said investigations are ongoing to identify other individuals connected to the syndicate and to track the network’s distribution channels.
The Force reiterated its commitment to dismantling criminal operations targeting national assets. It urged communities to provide timely information that could help security agencies prevent further attacks on pipelines and other public infrastructure.
