Ijaw Youth Council condemns renewed attacks by Niger Delta Avengers

The Ijaw Youths Council, IYC, on
Sunday condemned the Niger Delta
Avengers for its renewed sabotage of
oil and gas facilities.
The Niger Delta Avengers in an online
statement claimed to have blown up
two oil wells operated by Chevron near
Abiteye flow station, Delta.
According to a statement issued by Eric
Omare, the spokesperson for the IYC,
the attacks were a setback to ongoing
peace talks.
He called on the group to halt attacks
on oil installations to pave way for
meaningful dialogue.
“It is unfortunate and worrisome that
there is a resumption of fresh attacks
on oil facilities in the Niger Delta
region by the Niger Delta Avengers.
“The visit of the Minister for State,
Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu’s to the
creeks some weeks ago generated so
much goodwill and commendation
from the people of the region.
“The IYC had expected the federal
government to take advantage of that
goodwill to engage stakeholders on
how to find short and long term
solutions to the problem.
“IYC also call on the Niger Delta
Avengers to halt further attacks on
facilities considering the negative
effects of the attacks on the Niger Delta
environment and give room for
constructive dialogue,” Mr omare