…By Dorcas Funmi for TDPel Media. A vessel carrying stolen crude oil destined for Cameroon was intercepted in the Escravos Sea in Delta State.
Advertisement
In response, security agencies decided to burn the vessel as a deterrent to potential offenders.
However, this action has drawn criticism from a traditional ruler and Chairman of the Bayelsa Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Majesty Bubaraye Dakolo.
Allegations of Protecting Oil Thieves
Dakolo claimed that the burning of the vessel was a wasteful act, primarily aimed at protecting the actual oil thieves.
Advertisement
During an appearance on Arise TV’s The Morning Show, he argued that the vessel was burned because it was more cost-effective than apprehending the individuals responsible.
Shifting Blame and Identifying the Real Culprits
The traditional ruler argued that Nigeria’s tendency to blame young, unemployed individuals from the Niger Delta as the typical oil thieves was misleading.
Instead, Dakolo pointed out that the true culprits were affluent individuals with properties in multiple cities worldwide.
He accused the authorities of shielding these individuals, despite their involvement in oil theft.
Economic Implications and Government Involvement
Dakolo highlighted the economic folly of burning the vessel, emphasizing that the stolen oil was valued at approximately $100 million.
Advertisement
He further asserted that the loading of the crude oil onto the vessel could not have occurred without the knowledge and involvement of Nigerian authorities and security agencies.
According to his claims, the oil was likely loaded at an authorized loading bay, known to all relevant agencies.
Advertisement
Share on Facebook «||»
Share on Twitter «||»
Share on Reddit «||»
Share on LinkedIn
Read Related News On TDPel Media
Advertisement
Holab Maritime Services Implicated in Stolen Crude Oil Scandal, Vessel Intercepted and Engulfed in Flames: …By Lola Smith for TDPel Media. A video capturing the moment security operatives from the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe intercepted a vessel carrying...
Private Security Firm Intercepts Suspected Stolen Crude Oil Vessel in Delta State: Operatives of the private security firm, Tanita Security Services, successfully intercepted a vessel suspected of carrying stolen crude oil in the Koko area of Delta...
Oil Companies Holly Energy Partners-Operating and Osage Pipe Line Settle for $7.4 Million Over Major Crude Oil Spill in Oklahoma: Oil Companies Agree to Historic $7.4 Million Settlement Over Osage Pipeline Oil Spill In a significant development, Holly Energy Partners-Operating L.P. and Osage Pipe Line...
Crude Price Surge: FG to spur oil production – Minister: By Emmanuella Anokam The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, says the Federal Government is deepening effort to spur oil production to...
NNPC delivers fifth crude oil shipment to Dangote Refinery: Refinery Milestone: One Million Barrels of Bonny Light Crude Oil Delivered The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has marked a significant achievement with the receipt of one...
Dangote Refinery Marks Historic Milestone with Commencement of Operations, Receiving Fifth Crude Oil Supply from NNPC: Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company Enters Historic Phase In a groundbreaking development, the Dangote Group announced the initiation of operations at the Dangote Refinery and...
Oil workers missing as vessel explodes in Delta state: Following an explosion onboard a Floating Production Storage and Offloading unit, seafarers and project workers are reported missing. The event happened on Wednesday, February 2nd,...
SEPCOL’s Oil Production Vessel Explodes In Niger Delta: The FPSO Trinity Spirit which is located at the Ukpokiti terminal, around Excravos, Warri south-west, Delta state, experienced the occurrence in the early hours of...
Oil Vessel With 10 Persons On Board Explodes Off Delta State: According to a brief by the management of SEPCOL, the explosion which happened on Wednesday, engulfed the offshore facility known as FPSO Trinity Spirit, located...
Elumelu Laments Amount Of Oil Barrels Lost To Thieves Daily: Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, lamented in Abuja on Tuesday during his lecture to members of Course 30 of the National Defence College on the theme,...
