A letter to the SPDC managing director by the community’s consultants, Furoebi Akene, said the personnel of the company were employing oppressive tactics on the issue. “A major crude oil spill occurred around Agoro section of the Trans-Ramos pipeline and was noticed on May 17, 2018 and a Joint Investigation Visit (JIV) was made between May 25 and 29, 2018. “We are compelled to write you this letter due to the oppressive antics adopted by your company since the spill occurred, though you are above the enabling laws of this country where you operate. The community called on the MD to take the path of honour and direct his staff to act according to the laws of the land. When contacted, the Media Relations Manager of SPDC, Mr. Bamidele Odugbesan, declined comments.

Source: The Guardian February 04, 2019 06:33 UTC