Goodness to gracious me now Taff, the car bombs have been happening for at least 9 months, it's just that none of them was planted near to any Oyibos until now look you over by 'ere
There's a report on another website that the oil companies, together with NNPC and the oil minister are lobbying the federal government to bring in martial law (including the use of lethal force) in the Delta region. If so, the presidential elections next April could be in severe jeopardy.
Since the car bombs the military have been typically over-reacting, banning all private vehicles from NAF Base PH. This would be unlikely to stop any really determined bomber, but is causing maximum disruption to normal passengers. If it really comes to a full-on conflict between MEND and government forces who'd be willing to put odds on which side would win? My money's on MEND
