David Lyon’s sack: Niger Delta militants vow to resume destruction of oil facilities
The militants threatened that attacks on oil facilities will resume if Lyon’s mandate is not restored.
According to them, the letter had been served to the Supreme Court and the Presidency, which is a notice of their preparation to resume hostilities on oil installations in the region. The Coalition said though they have kept to the ceasefire agreement and have been engaging in peace advocacy in the region, the recent ruling by the apex court is unacceptable and provocative.
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