Chief of Naval staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas on Friday, described
the bombing of the gas pipeline supplying gas from Escravos-Warri to
Lagos and Abuja, as sabotage saying that Nigerian Navy has consequently
being put on alert to contain any other act of sabotage. Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas
In a telephone chat, the CNS said, “It is sabotage but the Commanders
on ground at our Eastern, Central and Logistics Command are on top of
the situation. Presently, we have arrested some of the perpetrators of
this heinous crime because what they have done is something that affects
the whole nation.
“I want to assure you that the Nigerian Navy will do all within its
powers in collaboration with other security agencies to ensure more
security for oil and gas platforms in the country and those trying to
cause carnage and economic sabotage will be made to face the music.
Continuing the CNS said, irrespective of whom these hoodlums are,
they have to realize that their own families, communities and the nation
at large will bear the brunt of this unpatriotic act. We will spare no
one responsible when caught”
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