Hours after a court ordered the arrest of a former Niger Delta warlord, Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo, some Niger Delta militants this morning blew up strategic oil pipelines in Warri South West local government area in Delta state.
The militants in other coordinated attacks, blew up oil pipelines between Ikpokpo and Odidi flow stations, mostly in Gbaramatu kingdom. Residents of the area say the attacks started shortly before midnight and lasted till the early hours of Friday morning. Most of them have fled their homes for fear of a gun battle between the militants and the military.
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Posted: at 15-01-2016 05:36 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Hmmmm we smell something like dis wen they start calling dat vagabond name. We know dis guys are only waiting for opportunity to strike. And they are worst than dat so called Isis.
Posted: at 15-01-2016 06:27 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
I said it yesterday, his situation is a delicate one, more dangerous than Shitti and BH issues. Because any escalation by those people behind Tompolo will drastically affect the Nigerian economy which is already suffering due to drop of oil prices. We need to handle it with care please. The rich can afford to fly their families out, then the grass would be left to suffer due to fight of two bulls/elephants/lions.
Posted: at 15-01-2016 09:04 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Nobody is above the law of Nigeria. If he is found corrupt, he should be arrested and prosecuted like others. Let them blown up everything, we will all suffer it. A man who thrown stone into the market should not also forget that his family member are in the market. That should not be a threat. Oil is going down very quickly and we will see what will become of them.
Posted: at 16-01-2016 05:54 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
zezprincess at 16-01-2016 07:19 AM (9 years ago) (f)
Ok,this present governnent is really pissing me off,trully no agenda,Nigeria which way forward??? Na only revenge mission of sack,arrest&re-arrest agenda we have to work in this nigeria till four years?Hmmmmm. Mama mmadu bu garri.
Posted: at 16-01-2016 07:19 AM (9 years ago) | Hero
The worst they can do is to distroy oil pipeline .at the end they will face the music if they want war they will get it senceless set of people . because they are militant Nigeria should be afraid to arrest criminal.
Posted: at 16-01-2016 07:26 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
factfinding at 16-01-2016 08:09 AM (9 years ago) (m)
This is the real problem Buhari will face if that man is been arrested, everybody knows what those MEND can do in their backyard, i do suggest that buhari Govt should settle that case amicably and allow peace to rain to avoid regrettable damages from those Militant group called MEND that will course Nigeria.
Posted: at 16-01-2016 08:09 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
DAMILARE100 at 16-01-2016 10:03 AM (9 years ago) (m)
"the attacks started shortly before midnight and lasted till the early hours of Friday morning." this signals something deadlier than Boko haram and even ISIS. But no individual is mightier than Nigeria. Nigeria should be diversify and focus more on Agriculture as crude oil seems competitive lately. These guys are so lazy and evil, very active when it comes to vandalisation but lazy to work.
Posted: at 16-01-2016 10:03 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
DAMILARE100 at 16-01-2016 10:03 AM (9 years ago) (m)
"the attacks started shortly before midnight and lasted till the early hours of Friday morning." this signals something deadlier than Boko haram and even ISIS. But no individual is mightier than Nigeria. Nigeria should be diversify and focus more on Agriculture as crude oil seems competitive lately. These guys are so lazy and evil, very active when it comes to vandalisation but lazy to work.
Posted: at 16-01-2016 10:03 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac