The group in a statement
released last week, said after holding consultation with other militant groups
in the region, they have concluded arrangements to declare the Niger Delta
region as an independent republic from today August 1.
Ijaw Militant group, the
Adaka Boro Avengers (ABA), have threatened to declare the independent Republic
of Niger Delta today August 1st.
The group in the statement
signed by its spokesperson, Edmos Ayayeibo, ordered people from other regions
who are residing in Niger Delta to vacate their homes before today
“If they refuse to heed to
our warning, we will use so many as example in the Niger Delta region on the
due date.”
Reacting to the threat, the
Nigerian military through the Joint Task Force Commander in the Niger Delta,
codenamed Operation Delta Safe, Rear Admiral Joseph Okojie, dismissed the
threat of the group, saying the military would not fail to fulfill their responsibility
to protect lives, property and the territorial integrity of the country. He
asked the people of the region to go about their normal duties.
“This is to reassure the
good people of the Niger Delta that Operation Delta Safe is firmly on the ground
to protect them” he said.
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