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Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A coalition of civil society organizations in Nigeria has strongly condemned allegations made by Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, that the Nigerian Navy is complicit in oil theft in the Niger Delta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group, led by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors of Nigeria (RHAN) and the Centre for Action Against Corruption (CAAC), described Tompolo’s allegations as unsubstantiated, baseless, frivolous, and lacking in merit.\"Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Group condemns Tompolo over attack on Nigerian Navy Photo Credit: CAAC Source: Original<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At a press conference in Abuja, the group highlighted Tompolo’s alleged negative antecedents, including his history as a wanted fugitive and member of a militant coalition that terrorized and kidnapped oil workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Group praises Navy’s achievements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The group praised Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), for his achievements in fighting oil bunkering and theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the coalition, the Nigerian Navy, under Ogalla’s leadership, has achieved significant milestones, including the destruction of illegal refining sites, the arrest of sea pirates, a reduction in maritime crimes, and over 21,630 hours of patrol, resulting in numerous arrests and seizures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Oil theft: Ogalla urged to remain focused<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The coalition urged the CNS to remain focused and resilient in its fight against oil theft, noting that success is imminent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They also called on lovers of peace to join them in condemning Tompolo’s allegations, warning that unchecked misinformation could lead to chaos and increased criminality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe call on the CNS to remain focused, unfazed and resilient in his dogged fight as success is just around the corner and to discountenance the allegation as those that are with you are more than those against you,” the group said<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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