Fisayo arrest is not unconnected with the activities of these oil thieves in the region – Army
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The Nigerian Army has announced that Fisayo Soyombo, an investigative journalist and founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), was apprehended at an oil bunkering site in Port Harcourt.
This was revealed via a statement by the acting deputy director of public relations of the 6th Division, Danjuma Danjuma, on Friday, November 29.
He noted that reports regarding the journalist’s arrest have been misleading.
Danjuma then stated that recent intelligence reports uncovered the presence of a notorious gang of oil thieves known for rupturing pipelines and engaging in illegal oil connections in the region.
The troops then followed the criminals to an illegal oil bunkering site.
The statement read, “In a subsequent operation carried out, troops swooped on the site, where arrests were made, including one Fisayo Soyombo who was also arrested at the scene.
“The suspects are currently undergoing preliminary investigation to ascertain their level of involvement or otherwise.
“Therefore, his arrest is not unconnected with the activities of these oil thieves in the region.
“It is therefore, important for media outlets to ensure the veracity of their information before they place them in the public domain.
“The Division will like to reassure the general public of its commitment and responsiveness in ensuring the activities of criminal gangs, particularly oil thieves, are drastically curbed in the region.
“This, it is hoped will shore up oil and gas production in the country.”
Since the news of his arrest emerged, numerous calls have been made for his prompt release.
Details: Street Journal
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