Posted on: 06:58 Fri, 22 Jan 2016



Former Niger Delta Militant leaders have
distanced themselves from the recent bombings
of oil and gas pipelines in the Niger Delta region,
particularly in Delta State.

A statement issued by the former warlords from
the six Niger Delta states stated that none of
them including Chief Government Ekpemupolo,
aka Tompolo were involved in the recent
destruction of oil installations in the region.

Chief Reuben Wilson, one of the former militant
leaders who spoke on behalf of the others said,
”What happened was not carried out by ex-
militants. The world should not label the ex-
militants with evil deeds. These attacks were
carried out by criminal elements.
”Some people claim Tompolo did it but he has
come out to clear himself. Tompolo is a man
known for his words. If he is involved in such
things, he will come out open to say it and give
reasons. But he is not behind these recent
attacks.”

”Ex-militant leaders from the Ijaw and Itsekiri
extractions have come out to express concern
over the direction the issue of the attack is
heading. The era of violence is over in the Niger
Delta and the ex-militant leaders cannot send
anybody to blow pipeline.

“We call on the Federal Government to integrate
the ex-militant leaders into the protection and
surveillance of oil pipelines in the region.

The
ex-militant leaders have important role to play
with their knowledge of the creeks and water
channels. Because we don’t carry arms, we
expect that such security job will involve the
security personnel.”