Niger delta avengers say videos pictorial evidence soldiers involved oil bunkering

The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) is a militant group that has been involved in attacks on oil installations and infrastructure in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. In recent times, the group has been making claims about the involvement of Nigerian soldiers in oil bunkering activities in the region.

In a statement released on August 12, 2020, the NDA claimed that it had obtained videos and pictorial evidence that showed Nigerian soldiers involved in oil bunkering activities in the region. The group alleged that the soldiers were working with oil thieves to steal crude oil from the region's oil fields.

The NDA statement read in part: "We have obtained videos and pictorial evidence that show Nigerian soldiers involved in oil bunkering activities in the Niger Delta region. These soldiers are working with oil thieves to steal crude oil from our oil fields. We will not tolerate this anymore."

The group also accused the Nigerian military of being complicit in the oil theft activities, saying that they were providing security cover for the oil thieves.

The NDA's claims have been met with skepticism by some observers, who have questioned the authenticity of the videos and pictorial evidence presented by the group. However, the allegations have also sparked outrage and concern among many Nigerians, who are calling for an investigation into the claims.

The Nigerian government has denied the allegations, saying that the military is committed to protecting the country's oil infrastructure and preventing oil theft. The government has also accused the NDA of being responsible for many of the attacks on oil installations in the region.

The Niger Delta region has been plagued by oil theft and environmental degradation for many years, and the situation has been exacerbated by the activities of militant groups like the NDA. The region is home to some of the largest oil reserves in the world, and the oil industry is a major source of revenue for the Nigerian government.

However, the region has also been plagued by poverty, unemployment, and environmental degradation, which have contributed to the rise of militant groups like the NDA. The group has been demanding greater autonomy and more equitable distribution of the region's oil wealth, as well as an end to environmental degradation and oil pollution.

The situation in the Niger Delta region is complex and multifaceted, and it will likely require a comprehensive and sustainable solution to address the root causes of the conflict.