An Abuja-based journalist, Fejiro Oliver, has raised alarm over what he described as serious threats to his life following a report he wrote on pipeline surveillance contracts in Nigeria. Oliver made the claim after a magistrate court in Asaba, Delta State, issued a bench warrant against him for failing to appear in court, a decision he said was influenced by security concerns surrounding his safety.

According to the journalist, he informed the court through his lawyers that he could not attend proceedings because of repeated death threats linked to his investigative report. Despite this, the court reportedly ordered his arrest and that of his sureties. Oliver noted that this was not the first time such a warrant had been issued, recalling a similar incident in December 2025 when he also cited threats to his life.

Speaking from an undisclosed location, Oliver said the threats began after he published a report alleging that pipeline surveillance contracts are controlled by three companies owned by individuals from one ethnic group. He claimed he received warnings to stop further reporting or face violent consequences. He further alleged that unknown attackers assaulted him late at night at his office, injuring him and stealing work equipment and documents.

Despite the alleged attack, Oliver insisted he would not be silenced. He maintained that his report was aimed at fairness and inclusion, arguing that pipeline surveillance should involve host communities across different regions. He called on authorities to investigate the threats and ensure journalists can work freely without fear for their lives.