The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State
Command on Monday, said it arrested 60 persons for allegedly attacking
its men while carrying out their lawful duties.
Sunday Obafaiye, told newsmen in Lagos that seven of his men were
seriously injured by the suspects. "My men went to Manjidun community
in Ikorodu area of Lagos to check pipeline vandals. "While my men were
trying to arrest some vandals, large number
of the community people came out to attack them with guns, cutlasses,
sticks and other dangerous weapons.
"Seven of my men were seriously
wounded but 60 persons were arrested. ``Some petroleum products the
suspects got from vandalised NNPC pipelines and weapons
were recovered. "The suspects are currently detained at Alausa
office,’’ Obafaiye explained.
The commandant said that the suspects
would be charged to court after investigation.
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