A group in the Niger Delta region under the aegis of Niger Delta Justice Defence Group (NDJDG) has claimed responsibility for the recent attack on oil pipelines near the Bera, Gokana local government area of Rivers state.
The attack was carried out by the group in the early hours of today Thursday August 4, 2016.
The group in a statement made available to independent online news source, Naij.com noted that the attack was carried out as part of the group’s continuous warning to the President Muhammadu Buhhari-led administration.
The group’s statement reads: “We are responsible for the vandalization of oil pipelines in Bera, Gokana local government area of Rivers state last night, by 1.30am.
“Previously we blew up pipelines in Gio-Tai L.G.A and B-Dere in Gokana L.G.A and issued warning to oil companies to vacate our region and suspend all oil explorations in the region until our demands are met.
“Till now, the FG is still playing politics with the Ogoni cleanup while the people continue to suffer every day from environmental degradation. We will continue our actions until the welfare and plight of our people are given utmost attention by the Muhammadu Buhari-led FG.
“This time around, we shall spread our tentacles and expand the scope of our operation to Onne Wharf in Rivers state and other parts of the country.”