Alleged Police Extortion: Petrol marketers, tanker drivers in Oyo, Osun suspend strike
Members of the Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria Petroleum (IPMAN) and NUPENG in Oyo and Osun states, on Monday, announced the suspension of the indefinite strike they had embarked upon over alleged police harassment and extortion.
The suspension of the strike is contained in a statement by the IPMAN chairman, Mutiu Bukola and the chairman of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers branch of NUPENG, Hammed Hamzat.
Others were the chairman of the Independent Marketers branch of NUPENG, Surajudeen Adegoke and the IPMAN vice-chairman, Olalekan Lawal.
They hinged the decision to suspend the strike on interventions by some stakeholders, including their zonal leaders and the commissioner of police in Osun, who ensured that the detained driver and his truck were released.
“We had the intervention of stakeholders from PTD, IMB and IPMAN from the western zone on the issues we raised, and 70 per cent of our demands have been granted.
“Also, the commissioner of police in Osun has invited the unions for a roundtable meeting on July 15 to resolve other issues bordering on harassment and extortion.
“We are suspending the strike to allow for dialogue and resolution on the issues of victimisation, harassment and extortion we raised concerning the IGP monitoring team,” the communiqué read in part.
It said the suspension of the strike was to allow for time to create better understanding and working conditions with the Nigerian Police Force.
“The outcome of the meeting will be communicated to the press,” the statement said.
The unions also appreciated the cooperation of the stakeholders in the industry, including the zonal council of PTD, IMB, and IPMAN, as well as their members from the three unions.
They reiterated their rejection of the IGP monitoring team on the highway, adding that the team should rather face its mandate of checkmating vandalism and bunkering of petroleum products.
The three unions had, on Saturday, declared an indefinite strike over what they called harassment and extortion of their members by the IGP monitoring team.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Zamfara North: Court adjourns Shinkafi’s suit against APC, INEC
Mr Shinkafi alleged that the process was marred by irregularities and did not follow INEC guidelines and the Electoral Act 2022 as amended.
Health
LASU don recommends integrated trauma care system in Lagos
Mr Adewole advocated institutionalising orthopaedic subspeciality training at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital.
World
Spain’s World Cup history makers receive heroes’ homecoming
Mr Sánchez said, “Thank you to the coaches and players for the style of play, the effort and the victory. We have truly enjoyed watching you play.”
Abuja
Alleged Land Fraud: Judge orders EFCC to produce estate agent in court
Ms Abdulmalik gave the order after the EFCC counsel, Benedict Ubi, made an application to the effect.
Heading 5
Iyabo Obasanjo berates Ogun APC governorship candidate Yayi over comment on state treasury
Ms Obasanjo accused Mr Adeola of suffering from trust deficit.
NationWide
Global hunger reduces across continents, trade disruption looms, says UN
According to the UN experts, global hunger is projected to keep falling by 2030.
