Aladja, a community located in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, is facing a severe crisis in its fishing industry as fishermen can no longer operate along the Warri River due to rampant oil bunkering activities in neighboring areas.
Comrade Oro Ivwrigheghweta, representing the agrarian community, has expressed deep concern about the detrimental impact of oil bunkering on their livelihoods.
He revealed that the activities of oil bunkerers have not only caused the death of fish in the Warri River but have also had significant adverse effects on local fishermen.
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The fishermen are lamenting
According to Ivwrigheghweta,
“This is because their activities have impacted negatively on the environment. The fishermen are lamenting that there are no more fishes in the river like before.”
The community is now calling upon the government to take proactive measures to combat various forms of criminal activities in the Niger Delta region, with a particular emphasis on crude oil theft.
Additionally, Ivwrigheghweta urged security agencies to refrain from accepting bribes from those involved in illicit activities, emphasizing the importance of maintaining law and order in the region.
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Navy boat with suspected stolen crude intercepted in Delta by security operatives
Meanwhile, a vessel confirmed to be carrying suspected stolen crude oil has been intercepted in Delta state, Nigeria on Wednesday.
This was found around the Koko area in Delta state by Tanita Security Service, a private security company owned by Government Ekpemupolo well known as Tompolo, Niger Delta militant leader.
The 1, 117 tons vessel was gathered to have carried about 8,100 barrels of crude, the Guardian reported.
