Governor Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole of Edo State has ordered the destruction of 11 tankers used by pipeline vandals to siphon fuel.
Oshiomhole condemned the activities of the vandals after watching the destruction of the 11 fuel tankers at the place they were being used to siphon fuel.
Two cars and many jerry cans used by vandals, who were arrested by security agents, were also destroyed.
The governor said: “It is a shame that we still have some criminal elements in our midst who are still involved in pipeline vandalization in spite of the fact this has claimed several lives in different parts of the country over a period of time.
“The destruction of the tankers is to make the point that those who allow their assets or facilities to be used to perpetrate crimes like this within the territory of Edo State when apprehended would be counting their losses.
“I want to use this opportunity to appeal to our people that we all have a stake in this country and to ensure that government property are protected. It is our commonwealth and everybody must be vigilant.