By Femi Anamelechi
Commander Bibi Oduku, Commandant General RIVERINE SECURITY (Coast – Guard Of The Federation) has warned the government and urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to carefully consider the suspension of the Rivers State Governor due to heightened tensions and threats in the Niger Delta region. According to Oduku these threats pose significant risks to the nation’s economy. Commander Bilibi Oduku pointed out that, militant groups are planning to attack federal government properties across Niger Delta states, Bilibi said these may escalate and lead to miscreants exploiting the situation to engage in criminal activities.
The seeming threats if not Averted could lead to loss of lives of innocent citizens and military personnel deployed for peacekeeping. However, Brigadier General Paul T. Boroh (RTD), former Presidential Amnesty Boss have cautioned the restive youths in the Niger Delta region against allowing anger to dictate their actions. He emphasized that President Tinubu is not a proponent of violence and urged the youths to refrain from unlawful acts that could harm lives and properties.
Commander Oduku assured that Riverine Security Officers are vigilant and ready to prevent unauthorized groups from engaging in illegal activities. They will work closely with the Nigerian Military and other security agencies to apprehend those involved in attacks on federal government properties and lives. In a Press statement signed by Commander Bilbi Oduku, he assured that Captains Eric Foutoru and captain ThankGod Oprom, in charge of Rivers State waterways and Delta State, respectively have pledged their unalloyed support to the military in calming the security situation in Rivers State and Niger Delta region in general. Commander Oduku condemned the destruction of oil pipelines in Rivers State and Akwa Ibom, promising to bring perpetrators to justice. He advised citizens of Rivers State and the Niger Delta to embrace peace and allow the law to take its course.
