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NNPC Ltd, Security Agencies Deepen Collaboration Against Energy Infrastructure Vandalism
NNPC Ltd, Security Agencies Deepen Collaboration Against Energy Infrastructure Vandalism
…As Joint Taskforce Visit Pipeline Theft Site in FCT
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) through
the Industry Wide Security Architecture (IWSA) and Nigerian Pipelines &
Storage Company (NPSC) in collaboration with the Office of the National
Security Adviser (ONSA) Special Prosecution Team (SPT), the Federal Capital
Territory (FCT) Police Command, the Nigerian Army and other security
stakeholders, on Tuesday conducted a joint inspection of a vandalized
section of the NPSC crude oil pipeline at Pai Community in Kwali Area
Council of the FCT, Abuja.
The high-level inspection was undertaken to assess the extent of damage
to critical national asset, advance ongoing investigations, and reinforce
coordinated efforts to combat economic sabotage and safeguard Nigeria’s
strategic energy infrastructure.
The visit followed the arrest of three suspected pipeline vandals in the Piri
and Pai communities through a joint operation involving the ONSA Special
Prosecution Team, the FCT Police Command, and the NNPC Ltd’s Industry-
Wide Security Architecture (IWSA).
NPSC, a subsidiary of NNPC Ltd, owns more than 5,000 km of crude oil and
petroleum products pipeline network. Pipeline theft across NPSC’s network
has been on the increase since 2024. Well-equipped criminals disguising as
“NNPC/Federal Government Taskforce for Recovery of Abandoned
Pipelines” connive with locals to dig out and steal those pipelines.
In 2025, a total of 19 cases were reported with about 9km pipeline section
stolen along Enugu-Makurdi-Yola and between Piri & Izom along Warri –
Kaduna pipeline corridors.
So far in 2026, five cases were reported at Piri-
Kwali & Gwagwalada, along Warri-Kaduna crude oil pipeline segment and
at Badanga, along Jos-Gombe pipeline corridor.
Speaking during the visit, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Engr.
Bashir Bayo Ojulari, represented by the Chief Interface Officer, NNPC Ltd.,
Dahiru Sani-Gwarzo, described the arrests as an important step in a broader
effort to dismantle the criminal networks responsible for attacks on the nation’s oil and gas infrastructure.
“The industry-wide security architecture has been actively pursuing criminal
elements involved in the sabotage of our energy infrastructure. Those
apprehended are only a small part of a larger network.
Our focus remains
on identifying and bringing to justice the masterminds and sponsors
behind these criminal activities. Beyond the significant economic losses
they cause, such acts undermine national development, energy security
and investor confidence.
We will continue to work closely with our security
partners to ensure these crimes are decisively addressed,” he said.
Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi,
stated that the operation demonstrated the resolve of security agencies to
protect critical national infrastructure and dismantle criminal syndicates
involved in pipeline vandalism.
He disclosed that the suspects were apprehended following intensive
intelligence gathering, surveillance operations and targeted patrols after
reports of interference with sections of the pipeline. According to him,
investigations have already generated valuable leads regarding the
sponsors and receivers of the vandalized materials, adding that all
individuals connected to the crime would be identified and prosecuted in
accordance with the law.
Also speaking, the Director of Energy Security at ONSA, Mr. Goodluck Ebele,
called on Nigerians to support security agencies with timely and credible
information that could assist in preventing pipeline vandalism and other
acts of economic sabotage.
NNPC Ltd
He emphasized that public vigilance and
cooperation remain critical to the protection of national assets and
strengthening of Nigeria’s energy security.
Representing the Nigerian Army, Lt. Col. J.O. Ajongbo reaffirmed the
military’s commitment to working with NNPC Ltd. and other security
agencies to safeguard oil and gas infrastructure across the country.
Similarly, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum
Resources (Upstream), Hon. Sesi Whingan, pledged continued legislative
support to strengthen deterrence against pipeline vandalism through
enhanced legal and regulatory measures.
Andy Odeh
Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd.
Abuja
11th June, 2026
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FOC Western NAVAL Command Reaffirms Partnership With Nigerian Ports Authority
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to enhance port security and support efficient maritime trade.
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Rear Admiral Mustapha stated this during a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of the NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, at the Authority’s Headquarters in Marina, Lagos, on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
The FOC explained that the visit was aimed at consolidating the longstanding collaboration between the Nigerian Navy and the NPA in promoting a secure maritime environment and efficient port operations. He conveyed the appreciation of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, for the Authority’s strategic role in advancing the nation’s Blue Economy and economic development.
He highlighted the Nigerian Navy’s sustained efforts in enhancing maritime security through surveillance capabilities and operational deployments, assuring the NPA of the Western Naval Command’s continued support in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain.
Responding, Dr Dantsoho commended the Nigerian Navy for its vital role in securing the nation’s waterways and facilitating port operations. He called for sustained collaboration and increased operational support to further strengthen port security and improve trade facilitation.
Western NAVAL Command
The visit concluded with an exchange of souvenirs and a group photograph, reaffirming the shared commitment of both organisations to enhancing maritime security, efficient port operations and national economic prosperity.
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EFCC Hands Over Recovery N42 Million To Businessman
The Ag Zonal Director, Benin Zonal Directorate, Deputy Commander of the EFCC, Sa’ad Hanafi Sa’ad on Wednesday July 29, 2026 handed over a bank draft of N42 million to Ebesunun Mathew Edonojie, being the sum recovered by operatives of the Commission from fraudsters that defrauded him.
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Edonojie, a businessman dealing in cement had in 2022 petitioned the Commission that one Ogiemwonyi Godwin defrauded him of N175,392, 000. The petitioner stated that he transferred the sum of N350,784, 000 to Godwin for the supply of 116 trucks of cement but that he was supplied with 58 trucks leaving a balance of 58 trucks which amounted to N175,392,000.
During investigation, operatives discovered that Godwin transferred N280 million to Dangote Cement Company but diverted the balance of N70 million for his personal use and supplied 58 trucks leaving a balance of 58 trucks of cement.
The suspect became inaccessible and unreachable but through the consistent effort of operatives of the Commission, the Commission recovered N116,000,000 which was previously handed over to Edonojie before recovery of additional N42,000, 000
Receiving the draft, Edonojie expressed deep gratitude to the Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, the Ag Zonal Director, Sa’ad Hanafi Sa’ad and the entire staff of EFCC at the Directorate for the wonderful work. Edonojie said he lost hope completely about ever recovering the money as the suspect became inaccessible. “I lost hope completely. I did not even believe that I could recover the money as the man (suspect) was nowhere to be found.
I am more than grateful to the EFCC, the Chairman, the Zonal Director and the entire EFCC, for the good work they are doing. It is only God that can reward you all. EFCC has become my saving grace and I am going to tell everybody how the EFCC saved me. I could not sleep because I borrowed the money. EFCC has wiped away my tears.” he said.
EFCC
Presenting the draft, the Ag Zonal Director, assured that the Commission will continue to discharge its duties professionally to ensure justice for all.
“We will continue to discharge our duties professionally and responsibly by ensuring that fraudulent people do not get away with their crime and that innocent people do not suffer unjustly.”
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EFCC Disclaim, Says “Hamza Musa Mai Bulawus Not Wanted”
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, wishes to disclaim a WANTED publication made by a certain Abdullahi Saidu Shugaba on his Facebook account: Zamfara State Media Forum, that Hamza Musa Mai Bulawus was declared WANTED by the Commission.
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The Commission has no case with Bulawus and he is not on its WANTED List. Any publication to the contrary is fictitious and contrived. The public is enjoined to ignore it.
EFCC
Dele Oyewale
Head, Media & Publicity
July 29, 2026
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