WorldNews Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Nigerian militant group the Niger Delta Avengers said on Saturday it had carried out its first attack in the country's southern energy hub since it declared in August it was halting hostilities to pursue talks with the government. The Avengers, who want a greater share of the OPEC member's wealth to go to the Niger Delta where most crude is produced, said the attack was a "wake up call" for the government, which it accused of intimidating youths in the region since the ceasefire began. Earlier this month the Avengers told Reuters there had been no contact with the government since the group agreed to cease hostilities. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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