Northern youths  clears Tantita of human rights abuse allegations

The Northern Youths Progressive Network has cleared Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited of allegations of human rights abuse made by the non-existent ‘Arewa Youth Alliance for Progress and Development’ (AYAPD). 

A statement by the convener of the group Comrade Bala Mohammed said the allegations were baseless and malicious.

He noted that they are aimed at tarnishing the reputation of a top-performing private security organization 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 the 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 over to the appropriate authority for persecution and not as alleged,” he said.

The group 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, contributing to environmental improvement, thereby restoring aquatic lives.

“Accordingly, Tantita’s activities has contributed significantly to revenue growth, positioning the nation for economic prosperity and infrastructural development in line with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” he added.