Police foil attempt to steal fuel from NNPC pipeline

Lagos State Police Command says its operatives have foiled an attempt by hoodlums to steal oil at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Pipeline in the state.

This was disclosed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, via his verified Twitter handle on Saturday.

Hundeyin said that the incident happened in Idimu area of the state, at about 2:00 a.m.

According to him, the hoodlums unlawfully gained access into the site and were siphoning oil from the pipeline into their tanker.

“The oil thieves absconded, abandoning their truck and tools, upon sighting police officers who responded swiftly when notified,” he said.

Hundeyin said the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Idowu Owohunwa had also visited the scene of theft