Protesters storm Nigerian embassy in UK, submit petition to FG

Activists from the Niger Delta Environmental Justice Coalition staged a peaceful protest in London on Monday, demanding justice for Ikerete Udo, a coordinator with Tantita Security Services Ltd., who was brutally murdered while protecting Nigeria’s oil infrastructure.

The demonstrators marched to the Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom, where they submitted a formal petition urging the Nigerian government to launch a full investigation into Udo’s killing.

The late Udo, according to the coalition, was targeted by individuals believed to be involved in illegal oil bunkering activities.

Speaking during the petition handover, Mrs. Busayo Charles, spokesperson for the coalition, expressed deep sorrow over Udo’s death, describing it as a tragic consequence of unchecked oil theft in the Niger Delta.

“Udo was killed in the line of duty while protecting Nigeria’s oil pipelines,” Charles said.

“He died a patriot, and we are calling on the Nigerian government to act swiftly—investigate his murder, prosecute the culprits, and compensate his grieving family.”

The petition noted the growing dangers faced by security personnel working to safeguard Nigeria’s vital oil assets, and reiterated the need for accountability and deterrence.

“It is vital that those responsible for this heinous act are brought to justice,” the petition read.

“The government must send a strong message that violence against those defending national resources will not be tolerated.”

The coalition also raised concerns over the activities of certain individuals they accused of inciting unrest and launching malicious media campaigns against prominent figures in the region.

They called for investigations into Kingsley Kuku, a former administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme and two former ex-agitators, Bibopre Ajube (General Shoot at Sight) and Ebikabowei Victor-Ben (Gen. Boyloaf).

The group urged the Nigerian High Commission to collaborate with relevant authorities to examine the potential roles of these individuals in the region’s ongoing instability and oil-related criminal activities.

While commending Tantita Security Services Ltd. for compensating Udo’s family, the coalition insisted that the Nigerian federal government must also step in.

“He died protecting Nigeria’s resources. The least the government can do is provide financial support to his family,” Charles added.

The Nigerian High Commission acknowledged the group’s peaceful demonstration and assured them that their petition would be transmitted to the appropriate authorities in Nigeria.