Nigerian Army Arrests Fisayo Soyombo Amid Oil Theft Investigation

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo is under investigation in connection with oil theft activities. The Army, in a statement issued on Friday, clarified that Soyombo was among those arrested during a recent operation targeting illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta. Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, emphasized that Soyombo’s arrest is related to an ongoing crackdown on oil theft and pipeline vandalism, but did not confirm whether this was the same Fisayo Soyombo. The military stressed that the suspects are undergoing preliminary investigation to determine their involvement in the crimes. The Army reaffirmed its commitment to tackling oil theft and ensuring the accuracy of information circulated by the media.