Niger Delta militants blow up Chevron Valve Platform in Delta

Niger Delta militants blow up Chevron Valve Platform in Delta

A militant group in the Niger Delta known as the Niger Delta Avengers have blown up the Chevron Valve Platform in Delta State.‎ According to Sahara Reporters, the militant group which has claimed responsibility for the attack, destroyed the platform using dynamite. The attack happened at about 10:40pm yesterday May 4th. The platform is a major connecting point that links numerous other oil platforms. It serves as a fulcrum to Chevron BOP the Chevron tank farm.
The explosion has reportedly halted operations of the oil company in the region.
The militant group has released a statement claiming responsibility for the attack. It says the attack is aimed crippling the Nigerian economy.

"This is what we promised the Nigeria government since they refuse to listen to us," the group said in a statement about the Chevron attack, adding that it happened shortly after 10.30 p.m. on Wednesday".