Pipeline Vandalism: FG to Mobilise Task Force to Niger Delta

President Muhammadu Buhari  has disclosed that the Federal Government has started mobilising the military and task forces to the oil-rich Niger Delta. He said it was necessary to halt the sabotage of oil facilities and kidnapping of citizens in those areas of the country.

The President stated that his administration is giving the highest priority to the resettlement of displaced persons and rehabilitation of infrastructure in the North East ravaged by activities of the Boko Haram sect, adding that mechanisms had been put in place to ensure respect for human rights in the fight against terrorism.

“We attach great importance to human rights. If there are breaches, they will be investigated and dealt with,”  he said.

 He also welcomed the growing international support, especially from the  United States  and Europe, for Nigeria’s efforts to end the Boko Haram insurgency. 

The leader of the delegation, Ms. Nancy Lindborg, lauded the progress being made by the Buhari administration in ensuring greater security in Nigeria.