Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has dispelled rumours that security operatives were planning to attack communities in the creeks of Delta State as a result of the vandalisation of some oil facilities by disgruntled ex-militants.

Addressing the press after a security meeting at the Government House Annex, Warri on Monday, Governor Okowa said there were no plans to attack the communities and that the people should go about their business without fear.

“People should go about their businesses because, there are no plans to attack the communities, what we witnessed was unfortunate and condemnable,” the Governor said disclosing that the Minister of Defence and Chief of Defence Staff would be in the state for on-the-spot assessment of the damaged facilities.

While stating that the level of damage had not been assessed in monetary terms, Governor Okowa expressed confidence that security operatives are on top of the situation and calm had returned to the creeks.

He condemned the destruction witnessed as a result of the vandalisation of the pipelines, observing that it would not only affect the country’s revenue but, would affect revenue accruing to the state and the eco-system.

The Nigerian Navy, Army, and Airforce were at the meeting which had Governor Okowa as Chairman.

•Photo shows Governor Okowa.