Security agencies fully involved in illegal bunkering – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says the Nigeria’s economy will remain vulnerable and weak if illegal bunkering and artisanal refining of crude oil continue unabated.
Wike made the observation at the inauguration and presentation of 14 ballistic gunboats donated by the Rivers State Government to the Nigerian Navy, Army, Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, at NNS Pathfinder, Naval Base, Rumuolumeni in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area on Friday.
The Governor said the seeming frustration in the fight against illegal refining of crude oil was caused by security personnel who were deeply involved in the illicit activity or providing cover for the criminals.
Wike’s assertion was contained in a statement signed by his media aide, Kelvin Ebiri, and made available to newsmen.
“Most of the problems we have with illegal oil bunkering is that security agencies are fully involved in this illegal oil bunkering."
“That’s the truth. Civil Defence is involved, Army is involved, police are involved; navy is involved. Let us tell ourselves the simple truth,” Wike stated.
He explained that the oil and gas sector was the mainstay of the nation’s economy and Nigerians owe it as a duty to ensure that the country’s economy is salvaged.
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