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 read
Source: Linda Ikeji
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