A Niger Delta leader, Asari Dokubo, has warned President Bola Tinubu against releasing the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, stating that releasing him is rewarding criminality and gruesome murder of innocent people.
Recall that since the arrest of the embattled IPOB leader in 2021, he has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) while awaiting trial for terrorism.
Dokubo who met with President Tinubu on Friday arrived at the Aso Rock Villa around 11:00 am and proceeded to engage in a private discussion with the President.
While addressing Newsmen after his meeting with Tinubu, Asari said, “Releasing Nnamdi Kanu is rewarding criminality and rewarding gruesome murder of innocent people, he should face the law for the actions and instigations he has carried out.
“On security, I want to clearly say that there are full-scale wars going on in different parts of this country. In the South East, the IPOB/ESN is waging a full-scale war against the government of this country and many local governments, many communities are deserted, schools are closed, and hospitals are closed.”
Away from the IPOB leader, Dokubo also spoke about crude oil theft in the country, accusing the military of masterminding it.
He also claimed that some powerful cabals operating from Abuja are involved in the crime.
Dokubo, however, said President Tinubu has promised to investigate the allegations and also halt the trend.
He expressed joy that these powerful forces have now met their match in Tinubu.
The Niger Delta leader also volunteered to use his men to assist in tackling crude oil theft in Nigeria.