The Nigerian Army have released a statement vowing to crush the new
militant group known as the Niger Delta Avengers. The group attacked the
Chevron oil platform last week and has vowed to carry out more attacks.
In a statement signed by Acting Director, Defence Information,
Brigadier-General Rabe Abubakar, the Army says it will not hesitate to
deploy every available resources to deal decisively with any threats to
economic lifeline of the nation. Read the statement below…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) is not unaware of the emergence of a
group in the Niger Delta region who have vowed to cripple economic
activities through pipeline vandalism, oil theft and kidnap of
expatriate workers in that region; it will not hesitate to deploy every
available resources to deal decisively with any threats to economic
lifeline of the nation. The military will employ all available means
and measures within its rule of engagement to crush any individual or
group that engages in the destruction of strategic assets and facilities
of the government in the Niger Delta or any other location and they
will stand to regret the consequences of their actions. The whole world
has seen what they are causing in terms of economic terrorism against
the nation and would be treated as criminals in line with the laws of
the land. While the military and other security agencies would continue
to put in place more proactive measures within the creeks and other
places to fish out those responsible for the heinous crime, it will
remain focused and assure oil companies and law abiding community
members of their safety and protection of their sanctity. The DHQ
advises the community leaders, traditional rulers and the general public
to cooperate with the security agencies to ensure the apprehension of
the culprits for the interest of our great nation; as no individual or
group interest is above national interest of this country.”the statement
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