While the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has admitted paying a lump sum of $12 million to what they claim were some militant groups in the Niger Delta, The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND)has swiftly reacted to NNPC's claim issuing a strong statement to blow up pipelines in the Niger Delta region within the next 30 days. MEND has accused the Delta State Governor for using the alleged gangs as front. Related Links:
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