Avengers Step Up Bombing, Cripple AGIP
Nigeria’s oil production may have taken further cuts with new militant group in the Niger Delta, Niger Delta Avengers, allegedly blowing up trunk lines belonging to Nigerian Agip Oil Company and Shell Petroleum Development Company in Bayelsa State.
The fresh bombing is coming amidst reports that Nigeria military have invaded Gbaramatu Kingdom, home town of ex-militant warlord, Government Ekpumopolo aka Tompolo.
The latest bombing may have affected Nembe 1, 2, and 3 Brass to Bonny trunkline belonging to the two oil majors.
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It was learnt that the incident occurred about 2.15am on Saturday in Nembe, Nembe Local Government Area of the state.
Industry watchers say the NDA have much technical know-how and a capability that has surprised the Nigerian government.
