Security Operatives Arrest Four Suspects for NNPC Pipeline Vandalism, Recover Firearms in Enugu

Security Operatives Arrest Four Suspects for NNPC Pipeline Vandalism, Recover Firearms in Enugu

By Zagazola Makama

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested four suspects for alleged vandalization of public utilities and unlawful possession of firearms at Aguamede Forest, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area.

The suspects, identified as Odo Chinedu, Ejike Onunze, Fidelis Eze, and Ogenyi Tobechukwu, all from Omulor Mgbiji Eha-Amufu Village, were reportedly caught in the act of cutting galvanized NNPC pipelines when security operatives operatives stormed the scene at about 11:10 p.m. on Tuesday.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was launched following credible intelligence on the activities of pipeline vandals in the area.

During the operation, the police recovered the following items from the suspects: Three (3) single-barrel guns, Twelve (12) live cartridges, One (1) sledgehammer, One (1) saw, A bottle containing a substance suspected to be hard drugs, Charms and two (2) cutlasses

A police have confirmed that the suspects and recovered exhibits will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further discreet investigation.

Security Operatives Arrest Four Suspects for NNPC Pipeline Vandalism, Recover Firearms in Enugu