Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has categorically denied any links to militant groups, warning against attempts to incite violence or economic sabotage in his name.
This comes after trending videos alleged explosions at oil and gas installations in the state, which Fubara described as “fake” and “malicious.”
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara emphasized that he has no affiliation with any militant group and would not encourage any criminal activity that could threaten peace or economic stability. The statement read, “Our attention has, once again, been drawn to a flurry of malicious, fake and imaginary videos of purported explosions on oil and gas facilities in Rivers State.”
Fubara urged security agencies to investigate the sources of the videos and take action against those responsible. He also warned those spreading falsehoods online to desist, accusing them of trying to create chaos in the state. “Security agencies should take note of these fake videos designed to misinform the people, and further paint the state in bad light, and take every necessary step to contain them, and bring those behind them to book,” he said.
The governor reiterated his commitment to peace and security in the state, stating, “For the avoidance of doubt, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has no link to any militant group, does not contemplate any such association, and has no reason to encourage any criminal group or elements, anywhere in the state or Niger Delta, to undertake any action inimical to the peace of the people or safety and security of oil and gas facilities, and by extension, the economy of the country”.
