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Interestingly, a Daily Telegraph reporter is now casting doubt on that report and MEND may well be starting kidnaps and attacks on oil installations again starting from tonight:
from jomo gbomo, sept 23rd
The Nigerian electronic and print media have recently reported my arrest and detention in Luanda, Angola .
This falsehood is being propagated by the Nigerian government, and by all indication, this government is unwilling to justly resolve the crisis in the Niger Delta. Rather, they have chosen to follow the footsteps of their predecessor by attempting to divide and rule the indigenes of the niger delta.
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), is committed to the fight for justice and ultimately the emancipation of the people of the Niger Delta. We will not sit back and allow our birth right to be exchanged for a bowl of porridge. The government has so far concentrated its resources in bribing the so-called militants,
politicians and supposed elders of the Niger Delta.
With effect from 12 midnight today, Sunday 23, 2007, we will commence attacks on installations and abduction of expatriates. There will be no forewarning of these attacks but a statement will follow soon after.
Jomo Gbomo
It seems the relative peace of the last few few weeks may be finishing soon. Be very vigilant in the coming weeks.