Nigeria: Orji Threatens to Dethrone Monarchs Over Pipelines Vandalisation

15 July 2012

Governor Theodore Orji has threatened to dethrone any traditional ruler in Abia State found to be engaging in or aiding and abetting oil pipelines vandalization or illegal oil bunkering.

Orji handed down the warning when he met with traditional rulers from the oil communities of Ukwa West and Osisioma Ngwa council areas of the state following increased activities of pipeline vandals in the areas.

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