JTF arrests militants who blew up Agip pipeline

– A crude oil pipeline belonging to Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) has been blown up

 – The pipeline was blown up following a clash in Ikienghenbiri community

 – JTF has reportedly apprehended those behind the pipeline destruction

 If reports by The Breaking Times are anything to go by, then the Joint Task Force has apprehended the militants who reportedly blew up a pipeline belonging to NAOC.

        
      JTF Reportedly arrests militants who blew up Agip Oil pipelines

The pipeline was set ablaze in Ikienghenbiri community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa state, following a clash between rival armed groups over alleged disputed surveillance contract.

Sources reveal that the incident, which occurred at about 2am on Sunday, May 22, caused panic in the riverside community with many residents fleeing their homes to neighbouring communities.

This latest attack on oil facilities, comes on the heels of calls by ex-militants in the Niger Delta under the aegis of Leadership, Peace and Cultural Development Initiative (LPCDI), on reneged militant groups in the region to stop attacks on oil and gas pipelines to allow President Muhammadu Buhari fulfill his electoral promises to the region.

The armed youths from Ikienghenbiri community  were arrested for allegedly blowing up a major oil pipeline line owned by Agip with dynamites.

The armed men, who attacked the pipeline in the swamp of Azuzuama-Ikienghenbiri axis of the trunk conveying the crude oil from Tebidaba to Brass terminal, were allegedly led by Suoyou, Iyelawei and Fyneboy.

A statement, yesterday, in Yenagoa by the state commissioner for information and orientation, Jonathan Obuebite, said that the pipeline vandals were apprehended by youths of Azuzuama community, who got wind of the attack.

On the pipeline that was set ablaze, an indigene of Ikienghenbiri community told our reporter that the armed groups were locked in struggle for control of the Tebidaba-Brass crude trunk line, which passed through the area.

“The armed men vandalized the pipeline along Azuzuama-Ikienghenbiri axis of the Tebidaba-Brass pipeline with dynamites and also ignited fire on the line. The vandalized point is still on fire,” said a community service personnel.

Another source, said: “We understand that it is a conflict between two armed groups for access to the crude pipeline, one group claims to be working to safeguard the pipeline and said that members of the other group are vandals, they have been shooting.

“The sound of the gunfire is scaring and there is no sign of the Joint Task Force, JTF, soldiers who are supposed to be patrolling the area, we have not seen any soldier.” According to him, the pipeline was set ablaze while the two groups engaged each other in a gun battle,  adding that there was no way to ascertain if there was any casualty.

Obiano and Yakubu Gowon At Golden Jubilee of Cardinal Francis Arinze – Photos

 Obiano and Yakubu Gowon At Golden Jubilee of Cardinal Francis Arinze – Photos  

  The Golden Jubilee of Episcopal Consecration of His Eminence Cardinal Francis Arinze at the Basilica Cathedral of the most Holy Trinity Onitsha yesterday.

 In attendant were forma head of state Gen. Gowon,Governor Obiano and his amiable wife, with many other Bishops who came from in and outside the country.

 We pray that may the good God grant Professor Cardinal Arinze a strong health and the ability to continue to pray for his people Nigerian in Jesus name. Amen.

                         Gov Obiano, his wife and Gen. Yakubu Gowon at the function. 

                                                   Gov.  Obiano giving a speech

               Cardinal ARINZE shaking hands with Gov.  Obiano and his amiable wife

  

         Some of the Bishops of the archdiocese poses with Gov.  Obiano, his wife and Gen. Gowon

Ojukwu advices Buhari on how to unite Nigeria

   Implement confab report - Ojukwu advises 

 – Reverend Ojukwu noted that there was disunity in Nigeria

– The catholic priest advised President Buhari to implement the report of the 2014 national conference

– According to him, it contained the solution to all the problems the country was facing

 Rev. Fr. Willy Ojukwu has advised President Muhammadu Buhari that the key to uniting Nigeria and developing it is to implement the report of the 2014 national conference. Vanguard reports that the parish priest of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Gwarimpa in Abuja made this call during mass on Sunday, May 22.

 Ojukwu said the report contained Ojukwu said the report contained “valuable recommendations” that can move the country forward.

 He said it was saddening that many Nigerians were still languishing in poverty while corruption prevailed in high places.

 He urged leaders to have the fear of God in their hearts and that leadership was about service and humility “which has continued to lack largely in the governance in the country”.that can move the country forward.

 The Catholic priest said: “The Federal Government should implement the report of the National Conference. I urge the government to do so now because of the importance of its content. In that document, I am sure, lies the solution to most of the problems and major issues in the country. Now is the time for the government to look at the report and implement its recommendations.”
 He said it was saddening that many Nigerians were still languishing in poverty while corruption prevailed in high places.

 He urged leaders to have the fear of God in their hearts and that leadership was about service and humility “which has continued to lack largely in the governance in the country” 

 Ojukwu prayed for peace in the country and urged Nigerians to continue to be prayerful and support the Buhari’s effort to rid the country of corruption.

 He also called on parents to inculcate good virtues in their children “so that they will be better citizens and leaders when they grow up”.

 The national conference held in 2014 was held in Abuja and brought representatives from all region to debate and proffer solutions during the administration of Goodluck Jonathan.