The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai says contrary to notion in some quarters, illegal bunkering, refinery and oil theft in the Niger Delta had reduced.
Fielding questions from journalists in Uyo, on Tuesday, Buratai said with the establishment of new army formations in the region, illegal activities were being checkmated.
The army chief was on tour of army formations in Akwa Ibom, including the newly established 2 Brigade in Uyo.
“Strictly speaking, there is no rise (in illegal bunkering and oil theft) because of the efforts of all the stakeholders, the military and other security agencies, working hard to make sure that the sabotage is checked.
“That is why you see so many arrests, so many moves to stop the illegal bunkering. It is a new drive, new effort put by all the security agencies.
“You know that we have a new…
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