Latest
DSS nabs mastermind of missile threat from the Niger Delta
Leader of the Joint Revolutionary Council of the Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force (JNDLF), one of the dissident groups blowing up oil installations across the Niger Delta, has been arrested, according to the Department of State Security.
“On 21st July, 2016, one Jones ABIRI aka General Akotebe DARIKORO was arrested by this Service in Yenagoa, Bayelsa,” a release by the service stated.
DARIKORO, the DSS said, operates under the nom-de-guerre “General-Kill and Bury”, has confessed and owned up to some criminal activities committed by the JNDLF:
ALSO SEE: New militant declares war on Nigeria, plans to launch missile
His group vandalised the Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC) trunk line in Ogboinbiri, Southern Ijaw LGA and bombing of oil pipeline belonging to Shell Development Company (SPDC) at Brass creek on July 8 n Bayelsa;
Darikoro also told the DSS he threatened to launch missile at Aso Rock and other selected targets in the Federal Capital Territory.
He also took responsibility for threat messages to managements of NAOC and SPDC demanding N500 million and N250 million respectively.
-
Featured6 days agoInside INEC’s race to prepare for Nigeria’s 2027 elections
-
Latest1 week agoGlobal excitement builds as Healing Streams Live Services returns October 23
-
Featured6 days ago2027: APC unveils nationwide campaign timetable, Tinubu to rally in 12 states
-
Business1 week agoPresident Tinubu and the Low Transport Fares Fiasco
-
Business1 week agoBREAKING: Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops to 14.63% in September
-
Business3 days agoNaira faces exchange rate gap as Dollar hits N1,380 on parallel market
-
Business6 days agoCourt dismisses ₦170m Trade Fair contract claim, says Zenith Bank was not a party
-
Latest6 days agoBreaking: NNPCL raises petrol price to ₦1,405 per litre amid discount controversy