Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd. (TSSNL), a private pipeline surveillance security outfit owned by Tompolo, has a contract with the Federal Government to curtail crude oil theft in the Niger Delta.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has pledged to do everything possible to ensure that the daily crude oil production output continued to be on the increase and boost the nation’s revenue.
Tompolo, a high chief in Ijaw land, made the promise on Saturday evening in Oporoza, headquarters of Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta.
He spoke shortly after receiving an “Internal Security Meritorious Award” conferred on him by the National body of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
Addressing reporters, Tompolo acknowledged the pivotal role of the media in promoting peace and stabilising democracy in the country.
“The only place I have to call my country is Nigeria, so I will do everything within my powers to see that crude oil production increases.
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“The critical role of the media in Nigeria cannot be overemphasised. Nothing reasonable can be achieved without the media. So, I want to appeal that they should be appreciated,” he said.
Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd. (TSSNL), a private pipeline surveillance security outfit owned by Tompolo, has a contract with the Federal Government to curtail crude oil theft in the Niger Delta.
Between January and February 2024, the private security outfit in conjunction with Federal Government security agencies, impounded MT Kali and MT Harbor Spirit vessels while illegally siphoning crude oil in Bayelsa.
Consequently, two Federal High Courts sitting in Abuja recently ordered the forfeiture of the heavy Ocean-going liner to the Federal Government.
The courts also ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) to sell the stolen crude oil contained in the vessels.
