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Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by Nobody: 7:38am On Aug 01, 2016 |
Residents flee communities in Bayelsa NPDC pipeline attacked again By Emmanuel Addeh in Yenagoa and Sylvester Idowu in Warri Barring any last minute changes, the Adaka Boro Avengers (ABA), a group of Ijaw militants, which has vowed to declare the independent Republic of Niger Delta, may today make good its threat. But without mincing words, the Nigerian military has warned that the declaration by the little known warlords would be met with the strongest resistance, adding that it would not allow anybody to hold the country to ransom. However, following the threat to declare the Republic of Niger Delta, residents of several Ijaw communities are not leaving anything to chance and have started to flee Kaiama, the hometown of the late Major Jasper Adaka Boro in Kolokuma Opukuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Without mentioning names, but in apparent reference to the group, the Joint Task Force Commander in the Niger Delta, codenamed Operation Delta Safe, Rear Admiral Joseph Okojie, told journalists yesterday that the Nigerian Armed Forces would not abdicate their responsibility to protect lives, property and the territorial integrity of the country. Describing the group’s threat to secede as “faceless”, Okojie asked the people of the region to go about their normal duties, noting that no group or individual could stop anybody from any region in the country to go about their normal business. “This is to reassure the good people of the Niger Delta that Operation Delta Safe is firmly on the ground to protect them,” he said. However, the ABA had said after meeting with other militant groups in the region that it had concluded arrangements to declare the Niger Delta region as an independent republic from August 1. It also gave the federal government an ultimatum to withdraw its personnel and establishments from the region before today. While ordering people from other regions to vacate its territory, the group, in a statement by its spokesman, “General” Edmos Ayayeibo, also asked the federal government to move out all military personnel and all government agencies out of the Niger Delta. On the demand that people from other regions should move out immediately, ABA said: “If they refuse to heed to our warning, we will use so many as example in the Niger Delta region on the due date.” Reacting to the threat, some Niger Delta elders and leaders of thought of Ijaw extraction, led by Chief Edwin Clark had on Saturday in Warri, Delta State, cautioned the militants against such threats. The elders said what Ijaw nation wanted was true federalism and the immediate restructuring of the Nigerian nation to enhance development, progress and peace. Residents Flee However, the threat by the group of militants to declare an independent Republic of Niger Delta today appeared to be working, as there was a massive exodus of residents of Kaiama, the home town of late Major Jasper Adaka Boro in Kolokuma Opukuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The residents were said to have fled the community for fear of military attacks to quell the proposed rebellion by the militant group. The leadership of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), who confirmed the mass movement yesterday, however, said there was no plan to declare Niger Delta Republic and urged the people to discountenance the threat by ABA. IYC called on residents of Kaiama town to be calm and go about their normal activities, assuring them that there was no plan by the Ijaw people to declare a republic and the threat by ABA should be completely disregarded. “We wish to warn groups and individuals not to further expose Ijaw and Niger Delta communities to unnecessary tension and danger. “The growth in modern means of information technology should not be abused to the detriment of our communities by issuing unnecessary threats and ultimatums,” it warned. According to a statement by IYC spokesman, Eric Omare, the leadership of the Ijaw body had been inundated with calls in the last 24 hours relating to the threat by the group called the Adaka Boro Avengers to declare a republic from the 1st day of August, 2016 at Kolokuma Opukuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State and the massive movement of residents from the community for fear of military attacks. “The IYC called on security agencies to stop forthwith unnecessary threats and attacks on Ijaw and other Niger Delta communities because of threats by faceless groups. “The Ijaw nation has a leadership and they should also check with the leadership on issues of security concern instead of threatening or attacking innocent communities and people,” it added. The Ijaw youths also said there was considerable apprehension among Ijaw people resident in the South-west as a result of the expiration of the ultimatum issued by the Reformed Odua Peoples Congress because of the attacks by unknown gunmen in parts of Lagos and Ogun States. On the ultimatum and threat by the Reformed Odua Peoples Congress, the IYC called on South-west group members and the leadership of the Yoruba nation to allow security agents to do their constitutional duties by apprehending the criminals responsible for the Ogun and Lagos attacks. “As of this morning (yesterday), information at the disposal of the IYC indicates that some Ijaw people resident in Lagos and Ogun States, for fear of attacks, are already relocating from their places of residence to the South-south. “The IYC seriously warns against attacks on innocent Ijaw people in the South western part of the country, as it would result in unnecessary reprisals in parts of the South-south where Yoruba people are resident as well.” Again, NPDC Pipeline Bombed But with tension rising in the oil-rich Niger Delta, this did not stop suspected militants from blasting a 24-inch oil pipeline belonging to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) in Odimodi community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State on Saturday night. The NPDC 24-inch Brass Creek to Forcados Terminal pipeline, popularly called the Trans Ramos trunk line, conveys crude oil from oil well heads in Bayelsa State to Shell’s Forcados Terminal in Delta State. Security sources told THISDAY yesterday that the incident occurred at 11 p.m. with a huge fire enveloping the site of the attack. “Suspected militants attacked the NPDC 24-inch Trans Ramos trunk line operated by NPDC in Odimodi at about 11 p.m. with dynamites. As I am speaking, concerted efforts are being made to put out the fire in the area,” a security source said. Another community source confirmed the incident, stating that they heard a huge explosion late Saturday night only to discover that it was a pipeline belonging to NPDC that had been blasted. “We heard a huge explosion when we were about to retire for the night. We rushed out and found that the NPDC pipeline was on fire. We are not sure whether it was militants that caused it or not,” he said. It was gathered that the militants had made an attempt last week on the said pipeline, but the attack was foiled by local vigilantes and soldiers. The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), the militant group that has claimed responsibility for the destruction of oil facilities in the Niger Delta, was yet to comment on the latest pipeline breach at the time of filing this report. Also, the Media Relations Manager of NPDC, Mr. Ugo Atugboko, could not be reached to comment on the attack, as his phone was switched off. http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/08/01/military-on-high-alert-as-militants-declare-ndelta-republic-today/
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Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by Nobody: 7:40am On Aug 01, 2016 |
Lalasticlala |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by ORACLE1975(m): 7:42am On Aug 01, 2016 |
Any attempt by any Dogara to pad ur destiny, the God Almighty shall bring up a Jibrin to expose them all. Happy new month. Welcome to August 3 Likes |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by eshietIntrepid(m): 7:42am On Aug 01, 2016 |
What's wrong with referendum? 4 Likes |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by Nobody: 7:42am On Aug 01, 2016 |
Watching in 4D |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by shortgun(m): 7:45am On Aug 01, 2016 |
watching |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by OsuIbo: 7:45am On Aug 01, 2016 |
We Igbos are not ready to go back to Igboland. As an Igbo man, I will rather die in Lagos than go back to Igboland 5 Likes |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by Nature8(m): 7:45am On Aug 01, 2016 |
I was here in case, you know na? ![]() |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by Shortyy(f): 7:45am On Aug 01, 2016 |
Things are getting pretty messy |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by Nobody: 7:46am On Aug 01, 2016 |
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Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by QuotaSystem: 7:52am On Aug 01, 2016 |
ORACLE1975: Do you even realize a padded destiny is a good thing? If you understood the concept of padding I doubt you'd be posting the above all over the forum. @topic he who sows unrest, will reap unrest. 1 Like |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by shortgun(m): 7:54am On Aug 01, 2016 |
OsuIbo:Ewu awosa 1 Like |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by loomer: 7:55am On Aug 01, 2016 |
Make we just pray say one rich man for all these developed countries no put hand for this thing o. Cos their greed no get part 2 |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by koboko69: 8:00am On Aug 01, 2016 |
So the same clowns osu yoots have been hailing and sympathizing with want to declare something else not Biafra. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by Taeewo(m): 8:00am On Aug 01, 2016 |
Waiting |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by Thewrath(m): 8:09am On Aug 01, 2016 |
I see |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by Nobody: 8:24am On Aug 01, 2016 |
Nigeria might not go unscathed with this one |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by dreamwords: 8:28am On Aug 01, 2016 |
OsuIbo:Yorober 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by Koleman(m): 8:33am On Aug 01, 2016 |
How many Nigerians even dey aware of this threat abi na promise i go call am? |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by Thukzee01(m): 8:47am On Aug 01, 2016 |
Hmmm |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by superstar1(m): 8:53am On Aug 01, 2016 |
They should declare Republic of Niger Delta and let us see whether Nigeria will not pound them into submission. Underestimate the Nigerian Military at your own risk. Bunch of uncultured criminals that lack home training. Terrorist my foot. 2 Likes |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by evilapc: 9:02am On Aug 01, 2016 |
Yorubas will always remain slave of the hausa/fulani, just like Wale will always remain slave of England , but Scotland will keep on fighting for freedom just like Igbos 2 Likes |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by DropShot: 9:04am On Aug 01, 2016 |
[s] evilapc:[/s] Just declare the independence already. 1967 will be a child's play. ![]() ![]() If you guys don't know how to go about getting what you desire in a peaceful manner, whatever comes from your violent option is your responsibility. 4 Likes |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by Raydos: 9:05am On Aug 01, 2016 |
OsuIbo:Die In Lagos Now And We Will Bury You In The Lagoon So That The Fishes Can See Something To Eat. ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by Reminez(m): 9:10am On Aug 01, 2016 |
Even the ijaws are denying their osu slaves . They want Nigerdelta republic instead of an utopian Biafra . Osu IBO's have suffered oo . smh |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by Phonefanatic: 9:11am On Aug 01, 2016 |
This is the original version of the news compared to https://www.nairaland.com/3261146/ijaws-flee-lagos-ogun-fear |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by Arijude(m): 9:25am On Aug 01, 2016 |
OsuIbo:You're just an omo ale yoruba |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by Liamm(m): 9:25am On Aug 01, 2016 |
OsuIbo:your own Afonjaism don reach PhD degree. 2 Likes |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by johnmartus(m): 9:27am On Aug 01, 2016 |
OsuIbo:lobatan ![]() OsuIbo:lobatan 1 Like |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by Arijude(m): 9:28am On Aug 01, 2016 |
Reminez:You're truly a product of your mother's ''agbere''. |
Re: Military On High Alert As Militants Declare N’delta Republic Today by argon500: 9:30am On Aug 01, 2016 |
Abi dem don declare am ni? Let wait and see |
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