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A new terror group, the “Niger Delta Avengers,” today, May 6, 2016 carried out earlier threats to wreak havoc on the country’s economy by blowing up oil and gas pipelines.
This is coming just 24 hours after it carried out a major destruction of Chevron’s platform at Escravos.
In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Mudoch Agbinibo, the group claimed responsibility for blowing up “crude line feeds that links Warri and Kaduna refineries respectively”. It also claimed to have damaged the gas line that feeds the Lagos and Abuja electricity power supply. “With this development, the Warri and Kaduna refineries will be shut down and all cities that depend on the gas line for power will all be in total darkness like the creeks of the Niger Delta,” the group said.
The group added that on Thursday, its Strike Team 7 blew up Well D25 in Abiteye. The well is a major gas facility owned Chevron. The team also blew up major pipelines in Alero, Dibi, Otunana and Makaraba flow stations, which feed the Chevron tank farm, putting it out of operation. Currently, Chevron’s operations in the Niger Delta have been totally disrupted.
The group also boasted that it was undeterred by heavy military presence in the area.
“We want you public to know that despite the heavy presence of military operatives, our activities can’t stop and it just waste of funds and time to let the Nigerian military protect oil installations,” the group said.
Many Nigerians have expressed disgust at the development, with some calling on the government to solve the Niger Delta Avengers problem as soon as possible.
Niger Delta Avengers.
Your activities is truly bad for business. #Nigeria deserves better.
Let’s jaw jaw
No need for war war.— Ugo Raineri (@AustinYugo) May 6, 2016
I feel sorry for the Niger Delta Avengers. The Nigerian Army they will be dealing with is much more lethal and better equipped.
— Olufemi Adebimpe (@femiadebimpe) May 6, 2016
Next set of terrorists in the Terrorists Cup competiton..Niger Delta Avengers….it is well.
— (Ade)Tunji (@Mister_Ra) May 6, 2016
BUHARI We Have Another Guys In Town And They Called Themselves “Niger Delta Avengers” Pls Start Dealing With Them From This Moment!Thank You
— EFFA (@effalixumab) May 6, 2016
It’s probably time to declare war on these people | Niger Delta Avengers Zero Chevron Operations https://t.co/F3mNXNySo5
— Karo (@KaroOrovboni) May 6, 2016
1. I hope the Niger Delta Avengers get roasted to a crisp while they are bombing pipelines all over Nigeria. Wannabee terrorist group
— Kemi Olunloyo (@HNNAfrica) May 6, 2016
From Boko Haram to Fulani Herdsmen…From Niger Delta Militants to Niger Delta Avengers… What is Nigeria turning into?”
— Jackson Sean Jizzy (@iamSeanJizzy) May 6, 2016
So the Niger delta Avengers are indirectly saying I shuld withdraw my job app from Chevron and maybe join red Cross or Okija shrine?
Sober
— Vc-Stunner (@vicyll) May 6, 2016
Niger Delta Avengers: I don’t know what & why they are avenging but their aim is to destabilise the economy for no reason.
— M.I. (@momudee) May 6, 2016
While efforts are being made to clean up Ogoniland by the Buhari admin, Criminal elements come up with Nigeria Delta Avengers SHM
— Olisa Nwosu (@OlisaNwosu) May 6, 2016
@marc4jobi @jag_bros Am supremely confident in the resolve of the Buhari govt to stem the tide of extremism. Niger Delta Avengers
— Olisa Nwosu (@OlisaNwosu) May 6, 2016
The Pre Boko Haram Nigerian Army is not the one the Niger Delta Avengers will be dealing with. These soldiers will kick ass- with footprint!
— Olufemi Adebimpe (@femiadebimpe) May 6, 2016
Wen dey agree 2 pay criminals in the name of armnesty & peaceful youths dey roost 4 joblessness dats wat u get, weda Niger delta avengers
— Odogu esosuo (@esosuo) May 6, 2016
Jon Snow is alive, Leicester won d EPL, Militants upgraded to Niger Delta Avengers, PMB signed the #Budget2016 and its just the 6th of May!
— May 27t’ (@ZIBI_official) May 6, 2016
Niger delta avengers a criminals, they should be treated like one. My biggest fear =innocent communities that would suffer from their action
— Ebi (@psalm360) May 6, 2016
some ar praising Niger Delta Avengers for hurting their homes, Present & future generation will pay for the environmental degradation
— MURTALA (@MurtalaIbin) May 6, 2016
Niger Delta Avengers, at the end of the day your innocent, ordinary Niger Deltans will be in the receiving end
— Diran. (@DlRAN_) May 6, 2016
Na wa o. I thought Niger Delta Avengers was a new movie; I didn’t know they are pipeline bursters pic.twitter.com/TUI5AxGZcI
— LittleKidLover (@Sharon_Rins) May 6, 2016
A year ago,folks here were tweeting no militant can dare Buhari bc he is not GEJ. Oh well..Niger Delta Avengers are blowing up oil pipelines
— May Ubeku (@Maybeks) May 6, 2016
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