Governor Okowa Assures Security Agencies of Support against Crude Oil Theft.

  Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has assured security agencies of government’s support in tackling criminality and pipeline vandalism in the state.

   The governor who gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Commander, Joint Task Force, JTF Operation Delta Safe Rear Admiral Opoche Suleiman and his team in Asaba said crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism affect the economy and environment of the surrounding communities and the federal and state government negatively .

   While calling for constant consultation between government and security agencies, Governor Okowa noted that the partnership and synergy among security agencies in the state have yielded the desired result in the maintenance of peace and security.

  Earlier, Rear Admiral Suleiman said that they were in Asaba to seek the needed support and cooperation for the achievement of the mandate of Operation Delta Safe Outfit.