The Nigeria Police Force has arrested seven suspects and recovered 285 sections of vandalized pipelines in a joint operation targeting economic saboteurs in Adamawa State.

A statement by the Force said the operation was carried out by the Adamawa State Police Command in collaboration with the IGP Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering.

Acting on credible intelligence, Police operatives raided a suspected hideout in Kwarami, Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area.

During the raid, they arrested seven suspects and recovered:

– 285 vandalized pipeline sections

– 6 gas cylinders

– Shovels and other digging tools allegedly used to target critical national infrastructure.

The Police said investigations are ongoing to dismantle the entire network and apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate.

The arrested suspects remain in custody and will be charged to court.

The Force reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Nigeria’s critical national assets and urged the public to provide timely intelligence to help curb pipeline vandalism and other forms of economic sabotage.

Source: Nigeria Police Force