Northern group clears air on Tantita Security Services  

A group, Northern Youths Progressive Network, has countered the Arewa Youth Alliance for Progress and Developmental (AYAPD), stating that it would set the records straight on the allegations on Tantita Security Services in the area of human rights abuse made by AYAPD. 

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

While reacting, the Convener Northern youths Progressive Network, Comrade Bala Mohammed, in a press statement, said “these allegations aim to tarnish the reputation of a top-performing private security organisation dedicated to ending pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta region.”

He 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.”

“The Northern Youths Progressive Network condemns the allegations as repugnant and a sponsored attack by those involved in the criminal diversion of national resources. 

“Since its engagement in 2022, Tantita’s activities have received widespread acclaim from stakeholders in the oil sector and the government.

“Contrary to claims made by the so-called Arewa Youth Alliance for Progress and Development, 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 them over to the appropriate authority for persecution and not as alleged,” the group stated in the statement.

The group urged the public to disregard the “misleading statement” issued by the AYAPD.

“Notably, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has created over 47, 000 jobs in the Niger Delta, improving the socio-economic development of the region, and also contributing to the recovery of a 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’s Renewed Hope Agenda.”