MEND declares war on Nigerian security agencies

LAGOS, - The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) said it has declared war on Nigerian security agencies and South African businesses in Nigeria without giving further details.

The militancy group which last week carried out an attack resulting in the death of four policemen in Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's state of Bayelsa.

In a statement to media outfits this weekend, it said "We are at war with all arms of the Nigerian security services and as such, members of the Nigeria police will be attacked as the opportunity presents itself,".

The group which had earlier condemned the ongoing trial of its leader Henry Okah and others in South Africa also warned South African businesses in the country to either relocate or face its wrath.

The declaration is a setback for the Nigerian government as it face rising attack from Islamist sect, Boko Haram in Northern Nigeria especially on security forces which it accused of extra judicial killings and torture of its sect members.

Posted: at 4-03-2012 10:49 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Very good development........ MASSOB and OPC should start warming up to fight for their own right. Monkey no go dey work make baboon come dey chop. By the way the kingdom of God suffereth violence and the violent shall take it by force.

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Posted: at 5-03-2012 12:06 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie

Can this country just divide so that people will knw peace. Mend today, Boko haram tomorrow.

Posted: at 5-03-2012 05:13 PM (13 years ago) | Hero