Niger Delta militants threaten to blow up pipelines, Nigerian Navy responds

Niger Delta militants have threatened to resume attacks on oil facilities in the country.

The militia group hinged its reason on alleged Federal Government lackadaisical attitude to the development of the zone to have a rethink and toe the path of dialogue or be dealt with decisively.

However, the Nigerian Navy has warned the militants to bury the idea.

The Flag Officer Commanding, FOC, Central Naval Command, CNC, with headquarters in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Rear Admiral Saidu Garba, handed down the warning in Yenagoa, shortly after the official commissioning of housing projects at the command for naval personnel.

Garba, who represented the special guest of honour, Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas, on the occasion said: “The Nigerian Navy and indeed the Nigerian military is poised to deal decisively with any person who in any way undermines the unity of this country. Specifically, the destruction of oil and gas infrastructure is economy sabotage.

“I will advise that whoever is thinking of that should please heed the way of dialogue, discuss with government as to what their grievances are and I am sure the government will find a way to solve such problem.

“I am aware that components of the government are already in touch with the relevant bodies in Niger Delta and other places to ensure that the problem (threats) does not rear its ugly head. “I want to assure that we are ready to tackle any problem in line with our statutory responsibility.”