Water Corporation commences investigation on water pipe vandalism

The Lagos Water Corporation has commenced investigation into media reports on the vandalism of water pipes in some parts of the state.

A five-man committee made up of Directors and Heads of Departments have urgently begun findings to know the level of involvement and culpability of some of its staff and act appropriately.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Managing Director/CEO, Lagos Water Corporation, Engineer Muminu Adekunle Badmus on Thursday.

The LWC boss said some print media had earlier reported that the Police in Lagos, on Monday paraded four new recruits of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and seven others including an employee of the Lagos Water Corporation for vandalizing of iron water pipes.

Badmus said the Corporation is greatly concerned with these reports, adding that it is the duty of the Parastatal to safeguard its…