The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed that a fire has broken out on the Shell Petroleum Development Company’s Trans-Niger Delta pipeline.
However, the command assured residents that everything was under control.
Grace Iringe-Koko, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday.
Iringe-Koko stated that the fire was discovered on Monday night during a security sweep and that officers promptly notified SPDC, which shut down the concerned pipeline and triggered safety measures.
“There is no further threat to residents or the environment,” she stated.
Iringe-Koko did not say whether the fire was caused by an explosion, a spill, or militant activity.
However, she confirmed that two people had been arrested for questioning as part of the ongoing inquiry into the incident’s cause.
“The Rivers State Police Command has commenced a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the fire. In connection with this, two individuals have been taken in for questioning as part of efforts to uncover any potential act of sabotage,” she said.
She reassured people that the police are committed to protecting their safety and bringing those guilty to justice.
