DHQ Denies Allegations of Frustrating Fight Against Oil Theft by Sabotaging TNP Operations

The Defence Headquarters has dismissed allegations made by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, claiming that it is trying to sabotage efforts to combat crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region. The DHQ described the accusations as "cheap blackmail".

In a statement released by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), officials have strongly denied allegations made by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited that the Nigerian Navy is frustrating efforts to combat crude oil theft. The DHQ has described these claims as "cheap blackmail," dismissing them as unfounded and without merit. According to the DHQ, the Nigerian Navy remains committed to tackling the issue of oil theft, which has been a persistent problem in the country's maritime sector. The Defence Headquarters' response comes amid growing concerns over the scale and frequency of oil theft in Nigeria's waters.