UPDATE: RIVERS POLICE ARREST TWO INDIVIDUALS OVER EXPLOSION ON TRANS NIGER PIPELINE
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Two people have been arrested in relation to the explosion that shook the Trans Niger Delta Pipeline, which is operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, according to confirmation from the Rivers State Police Command.
The event took place at the boundary between the settlements of Kpor and Bodo from Monday evening till Tuesday morning.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said in a statement that a “thorough investigation to determine the cause” of the explosion, which resulted in an inferno, has commenced.
The PPRO confirmed that “two individuals have been taken in for questioning as part of efforts to uncover any potential act of sabotage.”
“The Command remains committed to ensuring that perpetrators of criminal activities are identified and brought to justice.
“We urge residents to remain calm and vigilant, assuring them of our unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property. The Command will not relent in its efforts to rid the state of criminal elements and maintain peace and security for all.
“For any useful information regarding this incident or any suspicious activities, members of the public are encouraged to contact the nearest police station or call these lines,” the statement added.
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