“The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) resumes its hostilities against the Nigerian oil industry, the Nigerian armed forces and its collaborators with effect from 00:00Hrs, Friday, October 16, 2009.” Jomo Gbomo
It will be recalled that following the end of the three month ceasefire by MEND, its spokesman, Jomo Gbomo, said a resumption of its armed campaign was “most likely. The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), yesterday, threatened to resume attacks on oil installations as a unilateral three-month ceasefire ended yesterday night.
The movement, however, said the Federal Government can avert the resumption of fresh hostilities in the region if it opens discussion with the Aaron team, appointed by the militant group on the root issues of the struggle, which is true federalism.