The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the fire outbreak on the Trans-Niger Delta Pipeline, operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company.
The command, however, assured residents that the situation was under control.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
Iringe-Koko said the fire was noticed on Monday night during a security patrol, adding that officers alerted SPDC, which immediately shut down the affected pipeline and activated safety measures.
“There is no further threat to residents or the environment,” she stated.
Iringe-Koko did not confirm whether the fire was caused by an explosion, a spill, or linked to militant activities.
However, she revealed that two individuals have been arrested for questioning as part of an ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident.
“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 assured residents of the police’s commitment to ensuring safety and bringing those responsible for any wrongdoing to justice.
