Three suspected pipeline vandals have been arrested within the Idama Oil Field for vandalizing facilities of Belema Oil in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State by the Joint Military Taskforce.
Media unit of the firm confirmed the incident in a statement according to The Guardian on Monday.
It said the development is in line with efforts of the federal government to curb oil theft across the country.
The firm said the suspects completely vandalised all accessories of the Well-head and were about carting away the stolen items before they were apprehended by the military on general field patrol.
It also said items including oil-well accessories were recovered from them at the time of their arrest by the military, and that they have been transferred to a higher authority for further investigation and possible prosecution.
