Militancy Clash: Amagbein Vows Oil Theft Will Continue Amid Tompolo’s Crackdown

A few years ago, Amagbein declared that crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta would never end without his control of waterways security. He made this vow on national television and has since rallied supporters to keep bunkering alive. Meanwhile, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, known as Tompolo, secured a government contract to guard the region’s pipelines. His mandate is to stamp out crude oil theft and protect the Delta environment. Tensions rose when Amagbein blamed Tompolo for undermining his demands and threatened increased bunkering if his waterways security request was ignored. Local communities now report a growing standoff between the two factions. Supporters of Tompolo commend his anti-bunkering efforts. They insist that illegal oil theft has no place in the Niger Delta and vow to expose and apprehend Amagbein if he continues his threats.

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