Pipeline surveillance: Tantita not involved in human rights abuse – Group

The Northern Youths Progressive Network has dismissed allegations of human rights abuse made against Tantita Security Services. Recently, a group called for an investigation into allegations of human rights violations by the private security firm contracted to monitor pipelines in the Niger Delta. Reacting, the Convener Northern youths Progressive Network, Comr. Bala Mohammed, said the […]

The Northern Youths Progressive Network has dismissed allegations of human rights abuse made against Tantita Security Services.

Recently, a group called for an investigation into allegations of human rights violations by the private security firm contracted to monitor pipelines in the Niger Delta.

Reacting, the Convener Northern youths Progressive Network, Comr. Bala Mohammed, said the allegations aim to tarnish the reputation of a top-performing private security organization dedicated to ending pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta region.

In a statement, Mohammed said the Federal Government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, made a wise decision to engage Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, given its expertise in pipeline surveillance.

He said this move has significantly boosted revenue generation and protected national assets.

He explained that since its engagement in 2022, Tantita’s activities have received widespread acclaim from stakeholders in the oil sector and the government.

“Contrary to the claims, Tantita has never made secret or unlawful arrests. Instead, it collaborates with the Armed forces, department of State security, the police and the NSCDC. They apprehend offenders and hand over to the appropriate authority for persecution and not as alleged.

“The Northern Youths Progressive Network urges the public to disregard the misleading statement issued by the Arewa Youth Alliance for Progress and Development.

“Notably, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has created over 47,000 jobs in the Niger Delta, improving the socioeconomic development of the region, also contributing to the recovery of degraded environment caused by oil theft.

“Accordingly, Tantita’s activities have contributed significantly to revenue growth, positioning the nation for economic prosperity and infrastructural development in line with the president Renewed Hope Agenda,” the statement said.