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Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by ericuzor(m): 10:54am On May 22, 2016 |
From: TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt The renewed attacks on oil and gas facilities in the Niger Delta region may in no way be nearing an end following the recent threat by the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA). The group has restated its threat to carry on with the bombing of oil installations in the region until the Federal Government accedes to its demands. NDA, a new militant group, had taken up arms against the government in what it claimed to be its own way of pressing for fair deal for the people of Niger Delta, especially in the allocation of oil blocs. NDA is also demanding release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in detention for close to five months. The group said it wants the release of the IPOB leader as part of conditions for ceasation of hostility in the region. Besides the conditions, the group has also issued a quit notice to former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and General Theophilus Danjuma, to vacate the Niger Delta area or face dire consequences. The group recently gave a twoweek deadline to multi-national oil firms to vacate the region, reiterating its threat to cripple the nation’s economy. The Niger Delta Avengers’ threat is coming against the backdrop of the claim by some former militant leaders who reportedly denied being part of the amnesty programme put in place by the late President Umaru Yar’Adua. Sunday Sun gathered that some of the militant leaders are currently regrouping and spoiling for war against the Federal Government. Notable among these emerging groups is a group known as the Concerned Militant Leaders (CML), which existence came to public consciousness shortly after the arrest, detention and the incarceration of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Director, Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. CML’s solidarity with the detained IPOB leader was preceded by the call by Niger Delta People’s Democratic Front (NDPDF) for his release. The Niger Delta People’s Democratic Front (NDPDF) is led by Precious Iyoyo (aka General Playboy). The group had warned the Federal Government of the consequences of keeping Kanu in detention, describing it as provocative. CML, through its spokesperson, who preferred to be addressed as General Ben, had earlier in January, given a 31- day ultimatum to the Federal Government to release Kanu, and vowed to launch attacks on oil installations as well as Federal Government establishments. The group had also warned that failure to release Kanu could force it to resort to the kidnapping of expatriates. Sunday Sun gathered that CML’s operations transcend the Niger Delta region. This same group, it was gathered, was alleged to be responsible for the attack on a merchant ship in February. The incident happened before the expiration of 31-day ultimatum given by the CML. In a statement released online, General Ben admitted that his group carried out the operation, off Bakassi Peninsula on Nigerian waterways. He threatened that his men would blow up the vessel and members of the crew onboard, adding that the attack was carried out, “to let the government know that the group does not make empty threats.” Reacting to the group’s threat, the Federal Government had threatened to treat the group like common criminals and saboteurs. Not deterred by the threat, the group followed up with more attacks and blowing up of oil pipelines, as well as killings of security personnel. Sunday Sun gathered that the warlords are enjoying the backing of some retired military officers who feel disgruntled over their premature retirement from service. But, the CML has severally denied this. Reacting to the claim, General Ben said the group had been on the struggle for many years, adding that CML is moved by the realities in the country and not influenced by any individual because, according to him, the supposed backers could turn out to be saboteurs. “Nobody is pushing us; we are the ones pushing ourselves because nobody is a blind man in this country. The injustice, the marginalization going on in this country is very clear. There is so much hardship, poverty in this country and a few persons are controlling our commonwealth, while we are dying of hunger. How can we be happy in a situation like this? “Even if we are being backed up, does it really matter? If millions of people are suffering and few individuals are acquiring wealth here and there, who is selfish? We are saying that Nigerian government is selfish and we must resist that. “To us, the Federal Government has no case against Nnamdi Kanu. If they refuse to let him go, we will refuse to let them have peace. There is no law in Nigeria. The laws are targeted at the poor, not the rich. Court would say release this person; government would refuse. So, there is no law because some individuals seem to be above law. There is high level of impunity in this country. “That is why we have decided to leave this country to another where there would be rule of law. And that is Biafra. We strongly believe we would achieve it by the grace of God. We are undaunted. It is obvious. Nothing would make us back out from the struggle. It is a vow. Look at the South-south region, the nation’s source of wealth for instance. What shows that we are part of the country? You use the money from this region to develop other areas and impoverish us,” he said. General Ben said that CML is part of the NDA, stating that his group is in support of the two-week ultimatum issued by Niger Delta Avengers to the oil firms in the region. Similarly, the CML spokesman restated the group’s earlier order that Fulani herdsmen should leave the region. On the attacks on oil facilities, General Ben gave kudos to the NDA warriors, describing the group’s activities as a welcome development to liberate the Niger Delta region and their brothers in South-east. He warned that their next targets would be Exxonmobil and Frontier Oil firms. “What can forestall the execution of this operation is for the authorities concerned to pay prompt attention to the issues that necessitated this agitation. We want to cripple the economy of the country and to show the people ruling this country that, militancy now is not and will not be what they witnessed several years ago. We are reformed and have learnt from the past.” On the likely consequences of the military/militants war already declared by the Defence Headquarters, the CML spokesperson said it was unfortunate that innocent people might be affected but he added that it was the price such people might have to pay. Reacting to a recent statement, where another group of militants condemned the recent activities of NDA, the CML spokesperson described them as sellouts. He said they were few individuals that had ‘dined with Federal Government’. “We will not reply them; but we will surprise them beyond their imagination. These persons know that they have nothing to say or do. The people countering us are those that have dined with Federal Government. We are not going to reply them. We are going to surprise them. Source: http://sunnewsonline.com/expect-more-attacks-on-oil-installations-militant-leader-gen-ben/ 10 Likes
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Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by waternogetemeny: 11:01am On May 22, 2016 |
South south cannot continue to feed ingrates! Only in Nigeria are Fulani beggars with throne and pribe, nowhere else, not even their native Guinea. We want resource control, so we can use the oil to prepare for the post oil era by developing our region like Dubai. Resource control is not negotiable. 33 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by hucienda: 11:13am On May 22, 2016 |
... and it just keeps getting worse by the day... |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by BankeSmalls(f): 11:13am On May 22, 2016 |
This government lacks the finesse of flexibility. They are totally bereft of any negotiation skills. The art of diplomacy is alien to them. I expect them to continue in their usual practice of thinking they are too big to beg or talk. Convene a national conference now! 15 Likes |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by 989900B: 11:38am On May 22, 2016 |
They are making Kanu's case worse. At times, I feel the FG is even behind this, I mean how can anyone that wants Kanu's freedom be so st00pid? 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by mile12crises: 11:39am On May 22, 2016 |
More grease to the elbows of the militants..... Buhari and his Fulani herdsman brothers are parasites that need to be cut off. We can't be feeding some unproductive never-do-wells all the time 23 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by mile12crises: 11:41am On May 22, 2016 |
989900B: Don't weep for Kanu..... The struggle is beyond kanu as a person. Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt but didn't enter the promise land 31 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by Yorubasgreat(f): 11:42am On May 22, 2016 |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by Godstraight(m): 11:44am On May 22, 2016 |
989900B:they are making the economy worse 8 Likes |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by 989900B: 11:44am On May 22, 2016 |
mile12crises: Good to know. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by mesoprogress(m): 11:46am On May 22, 2016 |
It's a possibility that these guys are sponsored by disgruntled politicians from SS and SE. However, it may finally serve a good purpose. These regions has been practically raped of their natural resources. 3 Likes |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by 989900B: 11:46am On May 22, 2016 |
Godgay: I hope that affects just the opposition. 1 Like |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by idensko(m): 11:47am On May 22, 2016 |
mile12crises: Pple still believe that Biafra is still about KANU DEY fail 2 realize that d agitation seems to have overtaken KANU Himself. That's why dis government is d dumbest in Nigeria history. Killing KANU will not end d agitation but will wake create Another thousands KANU. Dey would hv just ignored him, but d daura DSS decided 2 act like James bond. Dat was d moment dey got it all wrong. 29 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by Vomm: 11:52am On May 22, 2016 |
It's only God that will help Nigeria. Buhari is clueless, Lai is lying, Adesina is blabbing, Boko haram is bombing, Fulani is killing, Millitant is blowing, Economy is crippling, Poverty is increasing, Peace is disappearing, Hope is dashing, And we are just looking, U people better start shouting For God's intervention on this nation 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by enlightenedmind: 12:14pm On May 22, 2016 |
Nigerians my Nigerians. Tribalism blocking logic. Hmmmmmmmmm. Unfortunately the SS have allowed demselves to b d collateral dammge in this polical game. Any1 that tells u dat Niger Delta Avengers i about Biafra is as ignorant and as clueless as IPOB. Avengers is very simple. Pumping up oil prices in intl mkt, which countries like China, Russia have major investments in. These miscrants r getting paid hugely. Low oil prices is bad for OPEC, Nigeria, China, Brazil and Russia. Nigeria's shortage in production will ensure the prices r shot up in intl market n our Naira is saved. But since Nigeria cannot outrightly come n declare dat without breaking so called international trade laws, there r alternatives like Niger Delta Avengers. Who benefits from NDA? OPEC, NIGERIA, CHINA, RUSSIA. NDA is actually good for nigeria. Our naira can be maintained n not devalued. Angola can continue to ship at increasing prices, China can continue to refine n distribute at near full prices. in ture term, they r not really causing any long term damage, remember dese so called pipelines have a project dedicated to moving them underground, which is already in d works. so really they r clearing up d mess. If Lagos is really exporting fuel, den NDA has no effect on Nigeria, infact it is good 4 Nigeria. In just 1 month of NDA crises, oil prices in intl mkt has shot up by 110% from $20 dollar per barrel to about $50.1 per barrel. International politics is something every Nigerian must learn. Ur Biafran course n namdi Kanu is irrelevant to dose actually controllin Niger Delta Avengers. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by 989900B: 12:16pm On May 22, 2016 |
Yorubasgreat: If Kanu's freedom is no longer paramount, then no need to hold anyone to ransom for it -- you've got to pick an agitation. 2 Likes |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by Yorubasgreat(f): 12:20pm On May 22, 2016 |
989900B: Eyes on the price doesn't mean, 'no hurdles'.. The demands and all their ups and downs conditions are preparatory to the main events.. Un-code it! 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by BankeSmalls(f): 12:23pm On May 22, 2016 |
idensko: I agree that made a big mistake to have arrested Kanu Nnamdi. Is there no way to reverse this error? 1 Like |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by googlepikins: 12:25pm On May 22, 2016 |
I love this news 2 Likes |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by BankeSmalls(f): 12:25pm On May 22, 2016 |
989900B: The end justify the means. 1 Like |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by 989900B: 12:25pm On May 22, 2016 |
Yorubasgreat: Like I said earlier, good luck to them if they go about it peacefully. 1 Like |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by PhockPhockMan: 12:25pm On May 22, 2016 |
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Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by inkon: 12:26pm On May 22, 2016 |
enlightenedmind: Wow...! hahahahahahahaha |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by BankeSmalls(f): 12:28pm On May 22, 2016 |
enlightenedmind: Continue to hide behind your finger. Just wish away the possibility of a Nigerian agitation for their oil rights. Continuu 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by enlightenedmind: 12:29pm On May 22, 2016 |
inkon:yeah, in ture term, they r not really causing any long term damage, remeber dese so called pipelines have a project dedicated to moving them underground, which is already in d works. so really they r clearing up d mess. If Lagos is really exporting fuel, den NDA has no effect on Nigeria, infact it is good 4 Nigeria. |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by enlightenedmind: 12:30pm On May 22, 2016 |
BankeSmalls: am not wishing away anytin. Am a realist who sees clearly wen every1 sees hate n tribes. 2 Likes |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by Yorubasgreat(f): 12:31pm On May 22, 2016 |
989900B: But that doesn't mean we must be quiet when the said 'peacefully' is infringed... If you don't say anything when the 'peacefully' is infringed, don't also say a word when the infringement was revolted.. Common Sense! 2 Likes |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by enlightenedmind: 12:33pm On May 22, 2016 |
inkon: n do not forget that Nigeria met with OPEC twice to reduce oil prices to help Nigeria sell better. OPEC was in support but Iran is currently facing economic crisis as well and could not afford to stop production. |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by RandomVic(m): 12:44pm On May 22, 2016 |
The people of Nigeria Delta has every right to be frustrated, angry and bitter. Take South Africa instance, Mining has been the mainstay of the economy of that country for hundreds of years - Gold to be specific. The regions where the precious stones are mined are one of the best places in Africa in terms of infrastructure developments and pretty much everything. Why hasn't the Nigerian government do same in the Niger Delta? Being the region that pretty much feeds every single one of us in this country I feel the region should have been given special status, as a matter of fact treat it like some fragile egg instead Niger Delta remains impoverish, unorganized, poor, dilapidated.... The militants are right! 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by inkon: 12:45pm On May 22, 2016 |
enlightenedmind: Yeah....! You see, I was clapping with my hands and feet. This is great. I hope they remembered to include Aso Rock in that bombing list. Yeah! That is also brilliant, don't you think so. At least we can use that as a reason for our next loan from IMF. And for knowing all these, I tip my hat to you bro. You too much. lol 2 Likes |
Re: Release Nnamdi Kanu And Give Us Biafra Or Expect More Attacks On pipline Gen Ben by enlightenedmind: 12:49pm On May 22, 2016 |
inkon: COLLECTING IMF loan is not an option anymore. If Nigeria was going to get it, dey did not need NDA. The strategy is to completely remove d dollar dominance in intl oil sales. STOP D INVOICING OF OIL SALES IN DOLLARS. It is across all oil producing states. From Russia to Nigeria. IMF loans/UN Aids has come to an end if their NDA plans work out properly. When NDA is finished, they will surrender claim amnesty, get paid by d govt, and they will clean up the Niger Delta. Move pipelines underground. 1 Like |
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