Oil theft: CDS reads riot act to commanders of Operations Delta Safe, Udoka
To find solutions to issues of oil theft in the Niger Delta and other security threats and boost intelligence sharing to enhance production, the Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, yesterday read the riot act to heads of security operations in the region, including commanders of Operation Delta Safe and Operation Udoka
General Musa read the riot to the military top brass and key stakeholders in the oil industry as well as the Nigeria Police Force and heads of other security agencies in Niger Delta in Rivers State.
He charged the commanders to review their anti-oil theft tactics on the reviewed strategic direction and operational plans, in line with presidential directives.
Recall that following President Tinubu’s directive, Defence headquarters, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC Limited and other security agencies met in Abuja and declared a fresh war on perpetrators of oil theft in the Niger Delta, to improve oil production and revitalise the nation’s ailing economy.
Speaking at the stakeholders meeting in Port Harcourt, the CDS said the crucial meeting underscored the importance of collaboration and communication in addressing the challenges faced across the region to safeguard the nation’s most vital industries and improve the production of crude oil in the region.
“The oil and gas sector is the backbone of our economy providing the revenue that influences our development and growth as a nation. Leveraging on this, all stakeholders are together to strengthen collective resolve and below comprehensive strategies to protect the oil and gas sector.
“The security of the oil and gas sector is not just the responsibility of the government or the military, numbered a shared responsibility that requires the active participation of all stakeholders.
“By working together, we can create a secure environment that fosters groups, attract investment and ensures the sustainability to sustainable development of our resources. “Today’s meeting provides us with a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, share insights, and forge a partnership that will contribute lasting peace and stability in the Niger Delta,” he said.
The CDS, urged all participants to engage in open and constructive dialogue, keeping in mind the common goal of stopping crude oil theft across the region and promoting sustainable development for the people.
