POLICE RECOVER 285 VANDALISED NNPC PIPELINES, NAB SEVEN SUSPECTS
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By: Tajudeen Aminat
The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a pipeline vandalism syndicate operating in Adamawa State, arresting seven suspects and recovering 285 vandalised pipelines belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC).
The operation, carried out by operatives of the IGP Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering in collaboration with the IGP X-Squad, followed credible intelligence received on July 9, 2026. Acting on the information, officers intercepted a J5 bus loaded with suspected vandalised NNPC pipelines along the Yola–Numan Road. The vehicle was driven by Paul Joshua, with Paul Ishiyaku as a passenger.
Further investigations led to the arrest of seven suspects: Haruna Usman (28), Haruna Muhammed Sule (30), Dabus Peter (38), Ahmad Adamu (19), Sadik Ibrahim (31), Paul Joshua (49), and Paul Ishiyaku (48).
A search conducted during the operation resulted in the recovery of 285 pieces of vandalised pipelines, six gas cylinders, diggers, shovels, a blue J5 bus with registration number KRD 767 XC, and other equipment believed to have been used in the illegal activity. All recovered items have been secured as exhibits.
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The suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue to uncover the full extent of the network and identify other accomplices.
The Force, under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, reaffirmed its commitment to protecting critical national infrastructure and tackling economic sabotage. It also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and provide timely information to assist security agencies in combating crime and safeguarding national assets.
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