In a recent operation, the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards (BSCVG) have successfully apprehended two individuals accused of vandalizing an oil pipeline in Kachi, Apir axis of Ikpayongo in the Gwer East Local Government Area.
The suspects, identified as Levi Tyokyaa and Anongo Msughter, were caught in the act on Thursday, April 25.
According to Captain Ayuma Ajobi (Rtd), the commander of BSCVG, the arrest is part of a series of efforts to combat criminal activities across the state.
He described the incident as an act of sabotage, highlighting the severity of the vandalism which extended over a kilometer along the pipeline.
Captain Ajobi noted that through their investigation, they were able to identify both the buyers and other collaborators involved in this illegal activity.
Following their arrest, the suspects were handed over to the appropriate authorities on Monday for further prosecution.
This action underscores the ongoing commitment of the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards to maintaining law and order and protecting critical state infrastructure from criminal acts.
