Mayor of Urhoboland and leader of ex-agitators in Delta State, Eshanakpe Israel a.k.a Akpodoro, has warned a faction of outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to steer clear of oil facilities in Niger Delta.
Akpodoro spoke at Ughelli, Delta State, at the weekend following reported threats by the faction to attack national assets in the region.
He warned that attacks on prime installations in Niger Delta would be resisted, saying the faction should desist from actions whose consequences it cannot predict.
Akpodoro noted as the faction has turned the Southeast into “a place of the skull”, with its sit-at-home order, it would not be allowed to bring such infamy into a region now enjoying relative peace.
The Ughelli South-born ex-agitator said “the so-called IPOB is biting more than it can chew, and the earlier security forces put a stop to the menacing group, the better for the nation.”
The ex-militant leader urged President Bola Tinubu to direct his National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to order security agencies to flush out criminal elements from the country’s political space.
He warned: “Should any attack on oil facilities in Niger Delta is linked to IPOB insurgents, there will be dire reactions from the people.
“Once the faction of IPOB blows up pipelines anywhere around Urhoboland, we shall also attack business interests and locations of their people in our land.
“I call on youths to remain calm and vigilant as we watch the faction carry out its threats.
“Also, my call goes to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) to be on the watch for miscreants who may wish to attempt any negative action on our national wealth.
“Our national economy is fragile at the moment and whoever threatens it further is an enemy. Our security agencies should roll out their arsenal against misguided terrorists. The Renewed Hope is our national agenda and that we shall defend,” he said.
