The National Agip Oil Company, NAOC pipelines and oil wells
stretching between Tailor Creek and the River Niger, Yenagoa, home State of the
president Goodluck Jonathan was bombed on Sunday by Niger Delta militants.
The
latest attack led to the destruction of five cluster Agip oil wells, according
to reports.
A
group led by an ex-militant known as "Commander Cairo" claimed
responsibility for the attack. The group's leader said the move was a protest
against Nigeria's government negligence and under-development of the Niger
Delta region.
While threatening bigger attacks, the group also stated that
members of the Joint Task Force would be destroyed should the unit attempt any
counter attacks on its members.
Yesterday's
attack signal further deterioration of the Niger Delta crisis which is bound to
lead to a significant increase in international oil prices.
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