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Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by TheFreeOne: 8:11am On Apr 16, 2016 |
Action coming 48 hours after Buhari’s warning to vandals •Accuses Tompolo of being behind resurgence of N’Delta militancy •Osinbajo: Vandals as bad as terrorists In response to the upsurge in piracy and other criminal activities in the Niger Delta region of the country, the Navy friday launched a massive operation to ensure effective security of the maritime sector of the nation. The operation, which is code-named ‘Operation Tsare Teku’, is coming barely 48 hours after President Muhammadu Buhari issued a strong warning to deal decisively with the trouble makers in the region in the same manner the federal government is tackling the Boko Haram terrorists. The Navy also indirectly accused former Niger Delta war-lord, Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo of masterminding the resurgence in militancy in the Niger Delta. The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas who spoke at a press briefing in Abuja, said that he had set up the Task Force Committee (headed by a Commodore) to handle the operation aimed at clearing the nation’s territorial waters of criminals. Ibas who was represented by the Chief of Training and Operations (CTOP), Nigerian Navy (NN), Rear Adm. Henry Babalola, disclosed that seven Nigerian Naval Ships (NNS) would be involved in the operations. He said that four had been deployed and they are: NNS Okpabana, NNS Kyanwa, NNS Sagbama, and NNS Andoni, while the remaining three naval ships would join the operation later on. These are NNS Centenary, NNS Burutu, and NNS Zaria. The CNS said that the nation’s economy was feeling the bite of the piracy and other related criminal activities in the maritime area. He warned that no serious country would tolerate the sabotage of the vital sectors of its economy and vowed that the region would be cleared of all criminal activities. “As you are all aware, the jugular of the Nigeria economy is at the maritime area of Niger Delta. So, when we noticed an infringement in that area, it affects the economy of the nation. “The CNS has inaugurated Operation Tsare Teku to clear the area of these miscreants. It’s to be headed by a Senior Flag Officer in the rank of Commodore,” he said. Speaking further, Ibas observed that the criminal activities increased after some former Niger Delta militant leaders were declared wanted, in addition to the fact that the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) would soon end. Even though, the Naval Chief did not mention names, his description of the major suspect behind the criminal activities pointed towards Tompolo, who has been declared wanted by the Federal Government. The CNS stated that the Navy has measures in place to arrest the situation, having identified the two major hotspots in Brass and Bonny in Bayelsa and Rivers States respectively. He said: “There is no nation in the world that will allow this to happen in its maritime domain. It’s not as if the Navy has not been doing anything all this while to secure our maritime environment. This is because we have had more ships in the maritime area than any other time. However, since January 14, 2016, we have had increased pirates activities and ship hijacks. “In every society, we have criminal activities. However, you must note that up until January 11, 2016, we have had zero criminal activities but from January 14, this changed. “Meanwhile, you are well aware that some persons were declared wanted (Tompolo) and we promised some actions. You know that it was no longer business as usual and coupled with the facts that the Amnesty programme is about winding up. So these criminal elements might have gone back to their activities.” “The major thing is that the criminal groups have regrouped. We have localised these problems at two major areas, offshore Brass and offshore Bonny. These are two major areas we have been having the challenges,” he said. The Naval Chief, while noting that Buhari’s pronouncement is for a larger military operations, clarified that the current operation was a purely NN initiative in line with its rules of engagement and scope of activities. “This is not totally divorced from the matching orders the President gave but it is part of our statutory role. The order from Mr. President is for the whole armed forces. It’s not the kind of blind response to the Presidential pronouncement as we are guarded by rules of engagement,” he clarified. Ibas also said that the Navy had been up to the task in policing the coastal areas of the country, collaboration with other neighbouring countries and international partners. He disclosed that the NN recorded one of the biggest naval successes in the rescue of a Naval Ship Maximus, which was hijacked off the Ivoirian coast. “We have arrested the pirates that hijacked the Maximus. We want to tell you that it was hijacked off the Coast of Cote D’Ivoire and we were alerted by the US and pursued it towards the tail end of Sao Tome & Principe. It was a big success that some countries were amazed that we could pull off such feat,” he said. http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/04/16/navy-launches-massive-operation-to-secure-ndelta/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter 8 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by neolboy(m): 8:13am On Apr 16, 2016 |
Goodluck 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by Nobody: 8:13am On Apr 16, 2016 |
hmmmm |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by idensko(m): 8:22am On Apr 16, 2016 |
When will the Navy or Army gear up for Fulani herdsmen, I don't think dre is anybody on this that Irritate me like dulladiiiiiiiinho 92 Likes 13 Shares |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by Mynd44: 8:23am On Apr 16, 2016 |
Hopefully they will be professional about it and have minimal collateral damage. The last thing we want are pictures of dead innocent people on the news 27 Likes |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by yang(m): 8:23am On Apr 16, 2016 |
Zoo Navy Launches Massive genocide Operation to Steal Oil in Niger Delta I hope ICC is watching and taking evidence of the zoo president Buhari and his Hausa/Fulani Brothers coming to people's ancestral Land and killing them in the name of One Zoo This is what they did in Odi, This is what they did in Onitsha, Aba, Agatu This is the Hausa/Fulani genocide army looking to take over people's ancestral Patrimony 50 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by doublewisdom: 8:25am On Apr 16, 2016 |
It's only when it concerns SS and SE that Buhari pulls out all the guns. One single word he has not uttered about the Fulani herdsmen. Thunder fire that midget for that his yeye comparison. 69 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by youngeagle(m): 8:29am On Apr 16, 2016 |
They create problems kills innocent Nigerians trying to correct there mistakes,what happens to diplomatic discussions,to me sending Navy,Military,Police etc can never achieve the desired peace........this Niger Delta wahala shouldn't hve bn an issue except the stupidity of the FG. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by DaBullIT(m): 8:55am On Apr 16, 2016 |
Notice to all chest beaters This operation is actually to raid the creeks and arrest Tompolo God of Buhari no dey dull I long to see how this plays out Tompolo vs Nigerian army those who said Tompolo is untouchable, those who said militants will destabilize Nigeria if government dares to go after him, I will paste your usernames later to come and make more mouth Bear in mind Buhari indirectly declared Massob mend, Ipob and anyone destroying pipelines as terrorists If you do anyhow you go see anyhow 98 Likes 12 Shares |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by DaBullIT(m): 8:59am On Apr 16, 2016 |
Mynd44: As much as I would love that too, terrorists don't understand Fairplay So if army, Navy has to play rough as well it's all in the best interest of Nigeria Seun incase he ban me I no incite anything o ![]() 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by DaBullIT(m): 9:04am On Apr 16, 2016 |
doublewisdom: I think your name should be zeroWisdom I bet you are one of those who cursed me when I said Buhari is sorting this mess out stage by stage , it's your turn now and you won't let people rest Boko Haram has officially been incapacitated MEND, MASSOB, IPOB next on the list Fulani extra judicial killings just gained attention because you made then popular with your wailings and so that's next on the list You and your people accused Buhari of fighting wars on all fronts, you said he can't win and so he's doing it step by step Shikenna 60 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by PIPPROF(m): 9:07am On Apr 16, 2016 |
DaBullIT: so people shud be massacred cause your n the comfort of your hut somewhere one nigeria is a joke 16 Likes |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by Fullamafia: 9:09am On Apr 16, 2016 |
Finally. All these chest beaters were warned but they wouldn't listen. Those that said Buhari couldn't go after the wanted rat in the creeks now know better. Tompolo the privileged criminal will learn that you don't mess with a General like Buhari. 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by TheFreeOne: 9:15am On Apr 16, 2016 |
Fulani herdsmen are the greatest danger to our corporate existence that requires immediate action but Buharis selfishness and insincerity won't let him accept that reality and now he rolls out big guns in the niger delta. ![]() Nigerians are watching as this unfolds...we pray there won't be bad ripple effects of this operation on the citizenry and country at large. Wisdom is the no. 1 asset a leader should possess. 14 Likes |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by DaBullIT(m): 9:18am On Apr 16, 2016 |
PIPPROF: Several lagoons are visa free 29 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by Nobody: 9:19am On Apr 16, 2016 |
DaBullIT: You need serious deliverance! 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by PIPPROF(m): 9:28am On Apr 16, 2016 |
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Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by TheFreeOne: 9:39am On Apr 16, 2016 |
DaBullIT: You and Dan bazza reason from your *****. So the over 300 massacred in Agatu & others across the country is of no concern to you and nigerians should have kept quiet till Fulani herdsmen starts holding territories like BH ![]() In your haste to defend Buhari try to make sense. 33 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by omanzo02: 9:41am On Apr 16, 2016 |
Buhari can't win any offensive in Niger Delta, comparing ND militants to Boko haram is pure ignorance, ND militants don't need troops of fighters to deal a deadly blow to the economy. They have done it before and they can still do it again, Buhari should know he is not dealing with amajiris but intelligent men whom have developed over the years. It's his choice though and those boys will help him to ground the country to a halt. 20 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by Nobody: 9:44am On Apr 16, 2016 |
This is good news. I must commend Buhari for this one. Suddenly, our weak and demoralized Army are looking stronger and highly motivated. The Nigerian Navy is now involved in real service for the first time in history. The Air Force has done a wonderful job in Sambisa and the whole of North East. The DSS is on top o their game for the first time in a long time. The police force is being increased in quantity and will definitely increase in capability too. Our defense forces is still way behind but I am certain that Buhari will upgrade them to a level that they will be able to fight off internal threats like BH, ND Militants, IPOB and Fulani Herdsmen. #GodBlessNigeria #GodBlessBuhari #GodBlessUs 27 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by Boss13: 9:46am On Apr 16, 2016 |
What I dislike about our military is that they have to wait for presidential orders to do their job. The Navy are very knowledgeable with the Niger Delta issue, but they pretend like nothing exist. Now, they want to start singing like the Army. 6 Likes |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by LadyExcellency: 9:47am On Apr 16, 2016 |
Military force is not an answer to every militant resurgence or every insurgency. Jonathan administration produced an average of 2.4 million barrels per day and was accused of officially stealing one million barrels per day at same time by APC making it a total of 3.4 million barrels per day. It will interest you to note that despite the "fear of General Buhari", Nigeria now produces 1.6 million barrels per day. What a reverse diplomacy. Buhari should make himself likable and sacrifice little for stability than believing in 19th century show of force that wouldn't work in 21st century. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by DaGC(m): 9:54am On Apr 16, 2016 |
1 minute, oil is worthless, the next minute, the jugular of the economy is the Niger Delta ![]() Wish them all the best and my cousin in the service. Nigerians should brace up though, for collateral damages. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by Nobody: 9:59am On Apr 16, 2016 |
LadyExcellency:Why would a legitimate government negotiate or even play the diplomacy card with a group of militants that chose to bring down the economy of the whole country? Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Delta are among the top 5 paid states in Nigeria according to their IGR so why can't those militants confront their state governments? 11 Likes |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by LadyExcellency: 10:13am On Apr 16, 2016 |
NaijaTalkTown: The thieves making billions from illegal mining of gold never receive the same treatment rather the FG spent another million to treat them of lead poisoning that threatened to wipe them off. Why is the Government not bombarding thieves and Economic saboteurs mining Nigerian gold illegally in Northern Nigeria and Osun State?
LAGOS— Federal, states and local governments are losing about N50 trillion annually from untapped resources that abound in the nation’s soil. Nigeria is estimated to be losing about N8 trillion annually from untapped gold. The estimates are monies that should have accrued to the federation account from royalties, taxes, charges and other fees from companies and individuals operating in the solid mineral sector if the Federal Government had paid enough attention to the development of solid minerals in the country. 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by gidgiddy: 10:17am On Apr 16, 2016 |
DaBullIT: Was he elected to fight wars or win the peace? 5 Likes |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by SATOH: 10:18am On Apr 16, 2016 |
Kudos to the Nigeria Navy. They should just shoot and kill any vandal, pirate and kinapper. We are fed up with all this economic saboteurs. 8 Likes |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by Abagworo(m): 10:37am On Apr 16, 2016 |
Its time for natives of Brass and Bonny to do away with these criminals because there will definitely be collateral damages if they engage the Navy. 8 Likes |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by Nobody: 10:44am On Apr 16, 2016 |
Mynd44:thank you. I quoted you plz check it. 1 Like |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by Nobody: 11:35am On Apr 16, 2016 |
Goodluck with your ships and gun boats in the creeks of the Niger Delta. Conventional warfare will not cut it, sector by sector cut off will be painstakingly slow, tiring and costly for the comparatively lesser number of soldiers fighting against seasoned militants at their refuge with indoctrinated apathy at the system. Fighting against capable people whose ideology have shown in the past that they can grind the economy to a standstill deserves critical thought and sincere diplomacy. And yeah, true federalism. 9 Likes |
Re: Navy Launches Operation To Secure Niger-Delta by diegwu01: 11:53am On Apr 16, 2016 |
DaBullIT:I agree ![]() ![]() ![]() 3 Likes |
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