Attacks on government and economic facilities in parts of Imo State have continued, as a Shell facility, located at Obiakpu-Egbema in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of the State has been set ablaze suspected bandits.
The incident occurred late Friday when the hoodlums stormed the place and set the facility ablaze. The inferno destroyed both oil pipes that supply oil to other locations and other equipment.
The Special Adviser to the Governor of Imo State on Oil and Gas, Hon. Goodluck Nanah Opia, visited the scene of the fire in the company of officials of the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, (NDP), and Fire Service personnel.
Opia assured that he would look into the matter, and called on the Shell Company to fix the damage.
Also speaking, the former Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly and former House of Representatives member, who represented Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta and Oru West Federal Constituency expressed regret over the destruction of the facilities by hoodlums.
