He also stated that troops destroyed 58 illegal artisanal refineries.
The navy’s spokesman said several illegal refining sites and stolen crude oil were seized and destroyed across other locations in the region.
Mr Daukoru thanked the governor and his entourage for their support
The statistics from INEC also revealed that 42 per cent of the voters are youth between 18 and 34, while those aged 35 to 49 represent 40 per cent.
Mr Sokari-Pedro gave the warning when he addressed election stakeholders and senior police officers deployed for the polls.
They implored security agents deployed in Bayelsa to protect the people from anticipated attacks.
“It is time to stop handling the tormentors of the Nembe people with a kid glove.”
The alleged leak, which originated from a ruptured pipeline, has been discharging crude into the Nembe creeks.
Aiteo director Andrew Oru explained that the burst was not just an oil spill but a gas blowout which is being contained.
“Today happens to be a very dark day for me. What we have seen, I believe, is worse than what happened in the Gulf of Mexico. In all my life…,” the governor stated.
