Thursday 5 May 2016

Niger Delta: Militants blow up Chevron Valve Platform

According to Sahara Reporters, A militant group in the Niger Delta known as the Niger Delta Avengers has blown up the Chevron Valve Platform in Delta State.‎  
The Group which has released a statement claiming responsibility for the attack claimed that dynamite was used to destroy the platform. The platform is a major connecting point that links numerous other oil platforms. It serves as a fulcrum to Chevron BOP the Chevron tank farm.
The militant group also says the attack is aimed at crippling the Nigerian economy.
“We want to pass this message to the all international oil companies operating in the Niger Delta that the Nigeria Military can’t protect their facilities. They should talk to the federal government to meet our demands else more mishaps will befall their installations. Until our demands are met, no repair works should be done at the blast site” the group added.

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