By: Felix Ikpotor
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has stated that the Nigerian Armed Forces are committed in their effort at stopping all forms of illegal bunkering in the Niger Delta.
Musa who stated this during his visit to the 6 Division Nigeria Army, Rivers State said he wants to see Nigerias crude oil production grow.
He warned those involved in all forms of illegal bunkering to desist from the act.
“The president has approved funds for us to buy enablers to assist us in fighting this menace of crude oil theft and criminality and we are going to leverage alot on technology and we want to appeal to all those criminals that we are coming after them and so it’s good and wise that they should stop.
“We are dedicated and committed in restoring peace in the oil sector and we want the crude oil production of Nigeria to grow so that Nigeria can enjoy the dividends of democracy,” he stated.
Commenting on elections in some states of the country, Musa said the military would ensure that people vote without intimidation.
“On the issue of elections, you know three states of Imo, Kogi and Bayelsa will have elections this year and we are also assuring of adequate security.
We want it to be free and fair to enable every voter to be able to come out without fear of being intimidated by anyone.
He added: “We want also send a warming to all those used to the old ways of using violence to intimidate people and steal ballot boxes that those days are gone.
“Anybody that is caught trying to intimidate anybody or cause any mayhem in any of the three states will have himself to blame”.
On the security situation in the country, the CDS assured that Nigeria would not experience any coup as the army is dedicated to protecting the country’s democracy.
The Chief of Defence Staff who commissioned some projects executed by the 6 Division, Nigeria Army said his visit was to encourage the troops and to let them know that they are not alone.
He also commended the General Officer Commanding, Major General Jamal Abdussalam for carrying out developmental projects in the division.
Some of the projects commissioned includes, 29 Battalion Magazine, 46 Engineer Brigade Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Squadron, streets amongst others.
