Okpalaume Mary, Sapele
In its bid to curb the nagging insecurity issues in the waterways of Niger Delta, the Nigerian Riverine Security (Coast Guard of the Federation) has restated its commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and properties through the use of modern information and communication technology.
The Commandant General of Riverine Security, Coast Guard of the Federation, Bibi Oduku who said that the body was approved by the presidency owing to the worrying issues of insecurity in the riverine communities restated this to newsmen weekend promising that the problems of militancy, piracy, oil bunkering and other related crimes in the waterways and creeks which have hitherto impeded developmental strides by government and individuals will soon be a thing of the past.
According to him, “the Coast Guard will use the Geographical Information System (GIS) security system to secure the pipelines in the Niger Delta regions. We are already taking drastic actions against oil bunkering, pipeline vandalism, piracy, and other water crimes.”
Oduku disclosed that the Coast Guard is already partnering with the Nigerian Navy, other security agencies as well as the various community leaders in the riverine areas assuring that his men, comprising of “ex-militants who know the terrains and have received the necessary para-military trainings” are already working to bring permanent solution to insecurity in the waterways.
