TANTITA’s drones protecting Nigeria, not targeting ethnicities – Stakeholders (opens original article in a new tab)

TANTITA's drones are deployed to combat oil theft and asset vandalism in Nigeria's Niger Delta, with stakeholders clarifying they are not targeting ethnicities but rather economic saboteurs. The drones are government-approved and operate under strict regulations, with operational data shared with security agencies. Host communities benefit from employment opportunities, and stakeholders emphasize the importance of maintaining drone operations to counter crude theft.

• TANTITA's drones are used to combat oil theft and asset vandalism, not to incite ethnic tensions
• Drones are approved by the federal government and operated under strict regulations with shared operational data
• Host communities benefit from drone surveillance through employment of over 20,000 youths in control rooms
• Stakeholders urge continued drone operations and transparency in surveillance reports