A rebel group in Nigeria’s oil-rich south says it has bombed an oil pipeline as part of “We own our lands” campaign.
A Nigerian intelligence official told AFP news agency that according to his information, dynamite was used in the attack by the Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate (NDGJM) rebel group on the pipeline in the Ughelli area of Delta state.
The pipeline is operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, a subsidiary of the state-run Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.
Ogheneochuko Emurotu, from the local Evwreni community, said residents heard the explosion overnight and troops were deployed at first light, AFP reports.
However, they could not gain access to the scene “due to the degree of fire on the pipeline”, he added.
It’s the group’s second attack in the area this month.
The oil-rich south has seen a surge of attacks by rebel groups since President Muhammadu Buhari, a northerner, took office last year.
The rebels are demanding that a greater share of Nigeria’s oil wealth be spent in the region to tackle grinding poverty, and have also demanded an end to pollution caused by the industry.
In its statement, the NDGJM also hit out at multinational oil companies operating in the region, accusing them of being “wicked and ungrateful.”
Source: BBC
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They should have done this long before, We Africans must arise and show our leaders that we're not ***barred word***. They destroy our land with the the help of these white folks and leave us in total poverty. What I'm wishing for is for them to bomb every oil drilling company so the citizens can be taken serious. The government and expatriates are making money and living their dreams whiles the citizen in these areas are suffering from pollution and yet not given a fair share of the cake. You guys have no idea what your government is doing to you, they don't care. Look at what NPP did your money at Ghana @50 and look at NDC under the leadership of Mahama is doing as well, spending your money through SADA, GEEDA and awarding contracts to the less competent companies at a higher bid. Wise up and don't be ***barred word***, stand up for your country, God bless us all, God bless Ghana and God bless Africa
These were the same people tormenting Jonathan and u thought they will stop when u come to power. Stop the talking and blame game and work. Nigeria is at it worst moment. Governance no be talk talk. Bubu slow work
Oh africa...Nigerians are so violent I have never loved them.. Their love for money and fame is over whelming.what a childish and disgraceful attitude. Destroy ur country and after that come force ur way into settling in Ghana. ***barred word*** act.
How will development come to the place after destroying what will bring the needed development?? Please be a bit nationalistic and civilized