FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER
PRESS RELEASE
FG WILL NOT TOLERATE VANDALS ANY MORE
The Federal Government is shocked and saddened by the unfortunate news of the death that occurred in the suburb of Lagos as a result of illegal activities of pipeline vandals.
The incidence is worrisome in view of the intensive efforts of the present administration to ensure safety of life and property of all Nigerians irrespective of their status in the society.
At a time when Nigerians were savouring the peace and joy of the yuletide season, it is sad that a group of criminals could go about to engage in acts that could slow down our development.
It is unfortunate that some people could still attempt to embark on criminal activities by bursting petroleum product pipeline in order to make ill-gotten money. The Federal Government wants to urge all Nigerians to realize that optimal security of lives and properties can only be achieved in the country when we individually and collectively obey the laws of the land and refrain from criminal activities.
Nigerians are urged to be vigilant about events that go on in their neighborhood and report every criminal activity to the law enforcement agencies who have been charged to henceforth live up to their responsibilities.
This present administration is not only going to govern in line with the provision of our laws, the government is equally determined to ensure maximum protection for the lives and properties of Nigerians from criminal elements. The Federal Government can no longer tolerate acts of vandalism to our national infrastructure.
THE Federal Government sympathizes with the family of those who have lost their loved ones in the pipeline fire and urged the family heads to always control their wards to be law-abiding because ignorance of the law cannot be an excuse. The Federal government is resolved to eradicate incidence like this from our country and want all Nigerians to give their support.
John Odey
Minister
December 26, 2007