The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo at an illegal oil bunkering site in the Niger Delta region.
The arrest, which sparked widespread concern and condemnation, occurred during an operation against oil theft and pipeline vandalism.
The confirmation follows public outcry over Soyombo’s detention, with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) reporting on X (formerly Twitter) that Soyombo had been in Army custody for three days.
The Army clarified that Soyombo was apprehended alongside other individuals suspected of involvement in these illegal activities.
In a statement on Friday, Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Danjuma, detailed the operation that led to Soyombo’s arrest.
He explained that intelligence indicated the presence of a notorious gang of oil thieves involved…
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