EX-NIGER Delta militant leader, Mujahid Asari Dokubo has been warned not to demoralise the military with unguarded statements.

According to a statement by the traditional ruler of Owu Kuta, Osun State, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun III, any attempt to ridicule the Nigerian military because of a few bad elements within the institution would be counterproductive.

The monarch said it takes a lot of effort to build the country’s military to such a standard that we have in Nigeria, adding that such a sweeping statement that the military was responsible for the oil theft in the Niger Delta is not the best.

Olowu, who frowned at such generalization, said inasmuch as the country appreciates the support of Dokubo in the last few months for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his outburst against the military after the visit was unbecoming.

Olowu said: “The outburst of Dokubo that the military was responsible for the oil theft after his visit to Mr. President is unbecoming. It’s a betrayal of trust. Why should he use the presidential press gallery to make such a statement that is capable of demoralising our military?

“If he has any information about some unscrupulous elements in the military that are involved in oil theft, he can pass it on to Mr. President without that undue sensationalism.