One Killed As Security Agents Arrest Suspected Pipeline Vandal In Rivers

One person is suspected to have been killed following an explosion occured on the right of way a major oil pipeline, the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP), at Aluu community in Ikwerre local government area of Rivers State.

The explosion, which occured on Sunday, March 16, 2025 came barely 24 hours before another explosion on the same pipeline at Bodo Community in Gokana local government area of the state on Monday evening.

Meanwhile, security agents, in-charge of TNP, have arrested as a suspect, in connection with an explosion  on the pipeline right of way at Aluu community in Ikwerre local government area of Rivers State.

The suspect was arrested following credible intelligence from covert team operation of PINL at Aluu community.

Speaking to journalists on the arrest of the suspect, an operations staff of PINL who gave his name simply as Ebikeme said

Ebikeme said: “On Sunday the 16th day of March, 2025, there was a blast on the TNP Pipeline Right of Way in Aluu – Zone 5 and a suspected vandal was found dead at the site of the incident from the effects of the blast.

“Upon further investigation, a suspected vandal was apprehended in connection with the incident.

“The suspect is currently in custody of the Nigeria Police while further investigation is being carried out to nab all other perpetrators in the act”