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Niger Delta Avengers Blowup Chevron Platform In Delta State
Source: Sahara Reporters
Niger Delta Avengers Blowup Chevron Platform In Delta State
BY SAHARA REPORTERS, NEW YORK MAY 05, 2016
The latest Niger Delta militant group, named the Niger Delta Avengers, which has gradually gained momentum in the Delta region, has blown up the Chevron Valve Platform in Delta State.
The devastating incident was gathered to have occurred at about 10:40pm on Wednesday evening.
The corporation’s Public Affairs Manager, Deji Haastrup, could not be reached for comment on the incident.
An official of the Department of State Services (DSS), who spoke on the condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident adding that the platform was totally destroyed with the use of dynamite.
The security source told SaharaReporters that the platform is a major connecting point that links numerous other oil platforms. It serves as a fulcrum to Chevron BOP the Chevron tank farm.
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BY SAHARA REPORTERS, NEW YORK MAY 05, 2016
The latest Niger Delta militant group, named the Niger Delta Avengers, which has gradually gained momentum in the Delta region, has blown up the Chevron Valve Platform in Delta State.
The devastating incident was gathered to have occurred at about 10:40pm on Wednesday evening.
The corporation’s Public Affairs Manager, Deji Haastrup, could not be reached for comment on the incident.
An official of the Department of State Services (DSS), who spoke on the condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident adding that the platform was totally destroyed with the use of dynamite.
The security source told SaharaReporters that the platform is a major connecting point that links numerous other oil platforms. It serves as a fulcrum to Chevron BOP the Chevron tank farm.
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Read more: http://saharareporters.com/2016/05/05/niger-delta-avengers-blowup-chevron-platform-delta-state
