Nigerian Police Authorities in Rivers have arrested two persons suspected to be involved in the Trans-Niger Pipeline explosion that rocked the Bodo community of the State.
The Spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Iroko said some persons have been taken in for questioning over the incident that ripped through the mangrove happened on Monday night.
“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”.
“The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) which operates the pipeline responded swiftly to initiate necessary safety protocols, including shutting down the affected pipeline”.
The Minister of Regional Affairs, Abubakar Momoh had earlier said details of the incident are sketchy but investigations are ongoing over the explosion.
“Up till this moment, we have not been able to get clear details as to what caused that very explosion but investigations are going on.”
He, urged residents to go about their daily responsibilities as clear picture of what happened will be revealed in due time.