Nigerian Army Refutes Social Media Claims of Detention of Investigative Journalist, Clarify Fisayo Alleged Arrest.
The Headquarters, 6 Division, of the Nigerian Army has refuted the viral claims purported to have detained illegally Fisayo Soyombo a journalist .
According to a release by the 6 Division Headquarters of the Army Friday signed by Danjuma Jonah Danjuma
Lieutenant Colonel the
Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations. The Army expressed concern over the allegations circulating on social media that it detained an investigative journalist in Port Harcourt. The release which was made available to Trustbase news, disassociated the Army from engaging with purveyors of falsehood and urges Journalist to verify information sources for accurate reportage. The Army however put the records straight on what transpired to the detention of the journalist.The statement reads:
“While the Division does not typically engage with the purveyors of falsehoods, it is necessary to set the record straight.
As part of its intensified operations against illegal oil bunkering, the 6 Division Nigerian Army has recorded significant successes. Recent intelligence uncovered the activities of a notorious gang involved in pipeline vandalism and illegal oil connections in the region. In a carefully planned operation, troops tracked the suspects to an illegal oil bunkering site. During the operation, multiple arrests were made, including that of Mr Fisayo Soyombo, who was found at the scene.
The suspects, including Mr Soyombo, are currently undergoing preliminary investigations to determine their level of involvement in the illegal activities. His arrest is directly linked to the ongoing anti-oil theft operations in the region, and any claims suggesting otherwise are baseless. The Division strongly urges media outlets to verify the accuracy of their reports before disseminating information to the public.
The 6 Division Nigerian Army remains committed to combating criminal activities, particularly oil theft, to ensure the protection of national resources and increased oil and gas production in the region. The Nigerian Army assures the public of its dedication to upholding security and welcomes constructive engagements to foster understanding and transparency”.
