The Niger-Delta Renaissance Network has refuted allegations of killing and kidnapping levelled against the CEO of Tantita Security Company, Government Tompolo; Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dennis Otuaro, and others labelling such allegations as baseless and sponsored by oil bunkers operating in the Niger Delta region.
In a statement released on Saturday, spokesperson for the network, Senior Comrade Gabriel Aniete, dissociated Tompolo, Otuaro, and other individuals from the accusations, describing them as a “calculated attempt to tarnish the reputations of those who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of the Niger-Delta region.”
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The network alleged that the individual behind the viral video containing these accusations is being financially backed by those seeking to undermine the integrity of Tompolo and Otuaro.
“Since being contracted to provide security services around the nation’s oil pipelines, Tantita Security Company has successfully apprehended countless oil bunkers and crude oil thieves, significantly improving oil production and ensuring that Nigeria meets its OPEC quota,” Aniete stated.
Furthermore, the statement highlighted the positive impact of Otuaro’s leadership of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, noting that the Niger Delta has experienced a period of relative peace.
“The programme has played a significant role in training and retraining numerous ex-agitators, transforming them into responsible citizens who actively contribute to national development,” Aniete added.
The network added that the recent media attacks and character assassinations are a direct result of the effective management of oil pipelines and the Amnesty Programme, which has drawn “envy from forces who previously benefited from oil bunkering activities and fraudulent schemes within the amnesty programme.
“We call on those sponsoring these character assassinations to desist immediately.
“It is imperative to reemphasise the commitment of Tompolo and Tantita to protecting Nigeria’s oil pipelines, as well as Dennis Otuaro’s dedication to developing initiatives that enhance the lives of ex-agitators,” Aniete said.
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