A 24-inch gas pipeline in the Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa State has sustained damage.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Ogboinbiri/Obiobi pipeline is situated between the Angiama and Angiamagbene communities.
Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, the Bayelsa Commissioner for Information and Orientation, issued a statement on Friday confirming the incident.
He characterised the damage as “criminal damage and economic sabotage.”
The state government is actively collaborating with security agencies to identify and apprehend those responsible for this act.
“The public should note that the protection of national assets is a collective responsibility, and we urge all citizens to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities around public assets to the law enforcement agencies,” the statement reads.
“The damage to public assets not only results in revenue loss to federal, state, and local governments but also poses grave environmental dangers.
“Exposure to natural gas and petrochemicals can constitute significant health challenges to citizens.
“We urge the youth in the state to resist the temptation to engage in destructive activities and instead work with the administration to sustain peace and protect public infrastructure. Together, we can achieve the prosperity agenda of the government and develop infrastructure to attract investment.
“Let us work together to ensure the safety and security of our public assets and prevent future occurrences of economic sabotage.”
