HOSCON alleges pipeline surveillance sabotage by oil cabals, urges President Tinubu to investigate
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The Host Communities of Nigeria producing oil and gas HOSCON has called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate an alleged plot by unnamed oil cabals to sabotage pipeline surveillance operations in the Niger Delta region. In an open letter dated June 20, 2026, HOSCON, through its Chairman, Traditional Rulers and Elders Advisory Council of Nigeria, His Majesty, Obukowho Monday Whiskey, stated that intelligence reports indicate these cabals are deliberately starving the pipeline surveillance outfit of funding. This alleged action has resulted in staff and subcontractors not being paid for nearly four months, leading to grumbling and threats of industrial action. HOSCON claims the cabals, unable to steal crude oil directly, are now attempting to disorganize operations by delaying payments for services rendered by Tantita Security Services Limited. HOSCON urged the President to investigate this matter, warning that delaying action could lead to an avoidable crisis in the region.
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