Admin l Friday, August 27, 2021
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has raised the alarm over an erupted pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation(NNPC) at Omoboriowo Street, Pipeline Bus Stop Igando-Ikotun Road, Igando.
In a statement, LASEMA explained that on arriving the scene, officials observed a very large volume of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol gushing out of the NNPC pipeline at the location.
“Further investigation revealed that the heavy flow of PMS was caused by suspected pipeline vandalism and bunkering in the early hours of today Friday 27th August, 2021”, LASEMA said, adding that the PMS is flowing heavily in the drainage channels connecting Omoboriowo Street, Old Garage Ikotun Junction, New Garage Ikotun Junction, Ikotun Market and Igando/Ikotun LCDA.
LASEMA explained that there is presently no loss of life and property but that serious sensitization, public education and awareness is ongoing in the entire community to avoid any form of open flame and burning in order to avoid any form of explosion or any other secondary incident as the entire area has become highly vulnerable.
It added that responders at the incident scene are LASEMA, LRU Fire, Lagos State Fire Service, N POLICE FORCE, NSCDC, NNPC, LASTMA, LNSC.
“Three fire trucks are currently on ground, while the NNPC Maintenance team is working to stop the flow in order to commence repairs”, LASEMA said.
