The House of Representatives has expressed concern over the circumstances surrounding the recent procurement of warships by a private coastal security company owned by an ex-Niger Delta militant, Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo.

Although Tompolo has denied any wrong-doing, saying he only took delivery of patrol boats to bolster security on the Nigerian coastal waters. Also, there have been controversy as to who actually owned the ships between the Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Maritime Administration Safety Agency (NIMASA).

However, at a weekly press briefing by the House spokesman, Hon Zakari Mohammed, yesterday in Abuja, he described the development as scary and worrisome, adding that the relevant committees will investigate the matter on resumption in January, 2015.

“This is a cause for concern. We have gotten certain systems wrong in the country. The development is scary and worrisome. We thought such procurement was handled by the Navy. On resumption, the relevant House Committees will look into it to know the facts of the matter.

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