Nigeria militants claim attacks on oil facilities

[cory777]

Source: Reuters

A militant faction in Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta said Saturday it was behind attacks on oil facilities operated by U.S. energy firm Chevron and Italian oil company Agip Friday.

The Niger Delta Liberation Force (NDLF) said in an emailed statement that it had struck three flow stations in Delta state using remotely activated bombs.

There was no immediate independent confirmation.

"NDLF has carried out bombings of three oil flow stations in Delta State to draw government attention to the plight of the suffering people of Ayakoromo," the statement said.

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[louis-t]

1. And tomorrow, gas prices here go up 20 cents.

Why can't the militants bomb government buildings and leave the oil fields alone. :eyes:

[Arctic Dave]

3. Because they re one and the same.

Plus, the best way to get their attention is with their pocketbook.

[GKirk]

2. Almost happy

to see them doing something besides 419 scams.