JTF warns group over threat to cripple oil industry

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Niger Delta Sunday, May 8th, 2011

The Joint Military Task Force (JTF) has warned that it would crush any attempt to destroyed oil installations in the Niger Delta region. The Media Officer of the JTF, Lt. Col. Timothy Antigha, in a statement reacting to the threat of a group, Coalition of Niger Delta Freedom Fighters to cripple oil installations in Delta State because of the victory of Governor Emmanuel Udughan, said: “JTF condemns the threat and advise those behind to think twice before embarking on regrettable course of action.”

It warned those aggrieved with the results of the 2011 elections to channel their grievances to the election petition tribunal constituted by the government. The statement reads in part: “Moreover, The JTF notes that no individual or group has the right to take the law into his/her hands or resort to self-help because his/her preferred candidate did not win the Delta State gubernatorial election or any other election for that matter. The government has constituted election tribunals to handle all election related petition. Therefore, the JTF advises all aggrieved parties to approach the tribunal with evidence of alleged malpractices for adjudication, instead of engaging the services of discredited individuals to threaten the state. Furthermore, the JTF warns that the days of tempering with national infrastructure over perceived injustice or grievances are over.

“In this regard, the JTF wishes to state that it is poised to deal swiftly and decisively with anyone or group who attempts to foist another fear and insecurity on the Niger Delta Region. “Similarly, the JTF wishes to advice parents and traditional rulers to restrain their wards and subjects from being used by dissatisfied politicians to foment trouble. Also, the JTF reminds ex-militants of the subsisting amnesty agreement, which forbids them from returning to militancy and warns that any ex-militant caught violating the amnesty agreement will be treated like a criminal. Their sponsors will similarly be made to face the full weight of the law.”

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