Niger Delta Avengers Admit Attack On Nembe Creek Pipeline

The Niger Delta Avengers has claimed responsibility for this week's attacks on oil facilities in the Niger Delta region, reports the Guardian (Kenya).

The group claimed in a statement on Tuesday that it had bombed the Nembe Creek Trunk pipeline in Bayelsa State.

The attack was considered retaliation to the Nigerian navy's Operation Sharkbite, which began earlier this month to combat militant activities in the region.

The naval operation was conducted by politicians to...