Niger Delta Avengers strike again, rebuff FG's dialogue move

 – The Niger Delta Avengers blew up a crude oil pipeline belonging to Chevron Nigeria Limited – They said that they would not negotiate with the federal government – A security source confirmed the attack and noted that the pipeline had been earlier attacked by militant
s using the same ‘modus operandi’
 Niger Delta militants in action The Niger Delta Avengers have announced that they will not negotiate with the federal government. The militant group also revealed that it blew up a crude oil pipeline belonging to Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL).
 Navy arrest Avengers warlord (Photos) A source familiar with the development told Vanguard the affected crude oil pipeline is between Opia and Dagbolo villages in Warri North. Confirming the attack, a security source said: “Yes, there was an attack this morning by militants on a Chevron facility.” “The pipeline had earlier been attacked by militants using the same modus operandi which is with the use of dynamite. “The attack was carried out at about 3am this morning.” Speaking on condition of anonymity, the staff of the CNL said that the company would draft a team of technicians to the spot to assess the extent of damage.

Yesterday, June 7, the federal government ordered immediate withdrawal of military from the Niger Delta region. This important decision was made during the meeting between Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, service chiefs and some governors from the region. Briefing journalists after the meeting, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state said: “One thing that we have identified is the synergy between the federal government and states is very important and this meeting has actually revealed a lot of issues and we believe that the collaboration between the federal government and states would help us to tackle the issues in the Niger Delta.”