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Police foil attempt to vandalise power installations at Dangote Refinery

AUTHOR:
Desmond Okon
MARCH 29, 2022 12:21 PM

The Lagos state police command says its operatives have foiled an attempt by armed hoodlums to vandalise power installations at the Dangote Refinery.

Benja Hundeyin, police public relations officer (PPRO), told TheCable that the incident happened at about 11 am on Monday.

Dangote Oil Refinery is a 650,000 barrels per day (BPD) integrated refinery project under construction in the Lekki free trade zone area of Lagos state.

It is Africa’s biggest oil refinery and the world’s biggest single-train facility.

Hundeyin said about 20 hoodlums gained access into the facility to steal amoured cables before security men intercepted them.

“Some shootings occurred, one of them was hit, and the others escaped. They were about 20 in numbers. The one that was hit died on the way to the hospital,” he said.

“Security around that area has been fortified and investigation has begun. No arrest has been made.”

Vandalism and illegal activities have remained a major challenge in the oil and gas sector.

Copious pipeline vandalism, illegal oil bunkering have affected the economy, and also reduced oil output, resulting in a drop in Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings.

The federal government has repeatedly said it is determined to end oil theft.

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Background

Salihu Tanko Yakasai (Peacock @dawisu), like his father Tanko Yakasai (who was Shagari's presidential liaison to the National Assembly) is very outspoken. He doesn't hesitate to speak his mind. This has often gotten him into trouble (just like his father often got into trouble).


He annoyed some Kanawa because he defended his boss, Abdullahi Ganduje during the dollargate scandal.

He also annoyed some Kanawa because of his criticism and mocking of the former Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, when the Emir had problems with Governor Ganduje.


He was suspended from office in October 2020 for criticising President Buhari over the End SARS protest.
Governor Ganduje Suspends Salihu Yakasai For Criticising Buhari Over #EndSARS

He was reinstated a few weeks later.

However, he was sacked in February 2021 and detained by the DSS for criticising President Buhari again and asking him to resign after some school children were kidnapped by bandits.
Ganduje Sacks Salihu Tanko Yakasai Over "Unguarded Comments"

Salihu Tanko-Yakasai: SSS Confirms The Arrest and Detention Of Ganduje's Ex-Aide

"Asking Buhari To Resign Is Not An Offence, Release Tanko-Yakasai" – Falana

His father said that his son was just beginning his journey and he stated that he was arrested 10 times. Salihu Tanko Yakasai then joked that he had 9 more arrests to go.

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