Don’t weaken security architecture for pipeline protection, oil theft fight – Atiku’s camp tells FG

The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned the Federal Government against weakening Nigeria’s constitutional security architecture in the name of pipeline protection and the fight against oil theft.
Media aide to the ex-VP, Paul Ibe gave the warning in a Monday post on Facebook .
According to him, disturbing questions are emerging about the growing involvement of private security outfits and groups associated with former militants in protecting critical national assets, at a time the country is battling terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.
He queried the cost of pipeline surveillance contracts awarded to private operators, asking how much is being paid, who the bene...