The above captioned incident occurred about 4 days ago contrary to erroneous reports being widely circulated. On arrival at the scene, the Agency’s LRT observed liquid gushing out of the NNPC pipeline at the abovementioned location.

Further information gathered revealed that the NNPC was carrying out routine maintenance (pipeline flushing) and investigators determined that suspected vandals took advantage of the situation to carry out fuel theft.

No injuries nor fatalities were recorded at the scene.

A combined team comprising LASEMA, Lagos State Fire Service, NSCDC, NPF and LNSC worked with the NNPC Maintenance Team from Sagamu who have since concluded the repair works.

The Agency is constrained to remind Lagosians of the commitment of the Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu administration to the safety of lives and property and further enjoins Lagosians to report unlawful activity to the authorities.

Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu
DG/CEO LASEMA