Niger Delta Militant group bombs Conoil facility

A Niger Delta militant group known as Koluama Seven Brothers has
carried out a “warning” strike on an oil facility owned by Conoil
in Bayelsa state.

The attack, which was confirmed by the Nigeria Security and
Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), was carried out on Friday, according
to a statement from the group.

The militants also threatened a production shut down at the
facility if their grievances are not addressed.

The statement added they would carry out further strikes if
their demands, including job creation, were not met by the
company.

Conoil Producing Nigeria operates six highly prospective blocks
in the Niger Delta and produces over 80,000 barrels of oil per
day.

Oil exports account for around 80 percent of foreign exchange
earnings of the Nigerian government.

Production has been affected by militancy in the Niger Delta
region over the years.