By: Felix Ikpotor
Security agencies protecting the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) have announced the arrest of a suspect (name withheld) in connection with an explosion on Sunday March 16, on the pipeline right of way at Aluu community , Emohua local government area of Rivers State.
The suspect was arrested following credible intelligence from Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Ltd, PINL’s covert team operation in Aluu.
Addressing journalists on the arrest of the suspect, an operations staff of PINL who identified himself simply as Ebikeme said; “On Sunday the 16th day of March, 2025, there was a blast on the TNP Pipeline Right of Way in Aluu – Zone 5 and a suspected vandal was found dead at the site of the incident from the effects of the blast.
“Upon further investigation, a suspected vandal was apprehended in connection with the incident.
“The suspect is currently in custody of the Nigeria Police while further investigation is being carried out to nab all other perpetrators in the act”.
Recall that similar blasts also occurred Monday night and Tuesday morning at Bodo community in Gokana local government area and an oil facility in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area, both in Rivers State.
