 As part of efforts to cut a oil theft pipeline, vandalism, crimes and criminalities in the state, the Nigerian security and civil defense corps, River State Command, have arrested 12 suspects for their involvement in vandalism, oil theft and illegal dealings in petroleum products. Addressing newsmen during the parading of suspects at command headquarters in the River State Commandant, Basil Igweboise, said the fight against illegal oil bonkring activities in River State is not negotiable, hence economic saboteurs are to either desist from such heinous acts of faith, the full wrath of the law. The prosecution of the cause mandate of combatting pipeline vandalism and all the other aspects that threaten the critical national assets of the country, the cause in River State Command has made the following progress. 12 suspects have been arrested from different locations across the state and are hereby paraded for their involvement in pipeline vandalism, illegal dealings in petroleum products and allied matters. The Command's anti-vandal unit has impounded so far five vehicles, a bus, with 36,950 litters of oil and 51,225 litres of crude oil. This is in affirmation of the fact that there has been a change of pattern in the state and it is no longer business as usual. Commandant Basil followed the relate that based on sustained intelligence, the anti-vandal squad made an arrest at Okahing, Ungo or Kuala Road, H.A. Axes, a greater use of Camry laden with 2,000 litres of AGO concealed in sacks while the suspects took to their heels upon sighting the anti-vandal squad. He warned the anti-vandal marine personnel to desist from any action that could smear the image of the NSC DC noting that a CG is always ready to motivate and reward the diligent and dedicated officers. Thanks for every person or any criminal involved in anything that threatens the economic reality of the country by way of vandalism of any critical national asset will be made to bear the brunt of the law. Any person caught in aiding and abetting oil thieves or illegality in the waters will be dealt with according to extant regulations and law. The command will continue to synergize with relievers' agencies to combat oil theft in river states particularly. Investigations are ongoing and into the cases of the arrest made and will be appropriately briefed or informed on the status of the cases in due course. All vandals' activities are either to stop the activities or relocate as a devil's alternative to other areas where the activities can be welcomed but in river states it is of a truth and an assurance that the activities are no longer welcomed and will not relent in fighting them and bringing them to book.