Niger Delta militants reacts to Obasanjo’s statement, vow to flush out Fulani herdsmen

The Niger Delta militants have called on all Nigerians to speak out
against the massacre and silence of the Federal Government over what
took place in Benue, Taraba and Southern Kaduna.

The group said the massacre at the mentioned places was a wake-up call
to all Nigerians to stand up and speak the truth like former
President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.

The agitators under the auspices of 21st Century Youth of Niger Delta
in a statement by the spokesperson, W O I Izon Ebi, said: "First is
what is still holding the resumption of academic activities at the
Nigerian Maritime University, NMU, Okerenkoko, Warrior South West
Local Government Area,Delta State?"

"Secondly, why has the International Oil Companies, IOCs, refused to
comply with the Federal Government directive to relocate their
operational headquarters to the Niger Delta region; what is holding
the construction and take off of modular refineries in the Niger
Delta;

" And fourthly, why are the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC,
and the Ministry of Niger Delta not working to alleviate the plight of
the people of Niger Delta region

"Our government is trying to justify and legalise the atrocities and
genocide committed by these Fulani herdsmen with cattle colony.

"It is, however, lamentable that our government, which swore to an
oath to protect the lives and properties of all Nigerians does not
hold the lives of its citizens sacrosanct in this 21st century.

"The avoidable massacre and silence of the Federal Government over
what took place in Benue, Taraba and Southern Kaduna is a wakeup call
to all Nigerians to stand up and speak the truth like our former
President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.

"We plead with all Niger Deltans to stop being used by our oppressors
because of political relevance and appetite for material pleasure to
thwart the real collective determination of the Niger Delta people.
Not at this time that our lives and dignity are being threatened by
Islamic mercenaries masquerading themselves as Fulani herdsmen with
impunity.

"The 21st Century Youths of the Niger Delta and agitators with a
conscience applaud the conveners of the South-South summit for
restructuring of Nigeria and the stance taken by the South-South.

"We also commend our father and leader, Pa E.K. Clark for his appeal
and expression of the Niger Delta people on how they feel. We commend
him for his tireless effort and sacrifice even at his age; he still
displays patriotism and love for Nigeria and champion justice for his
people, the Niger Deltan.

"As it stands, nothing is working in the Niger Delta; rather the
people are impoverished and their existence and dignity is being
threatened by Islamic mercenaries masquerading themselves as Fulani
herdsmen. These issues need urgent answers."

"No Niger Delta leader or person from this region that truly shares
the pains of the people will subject him/herself to the antics of our
oppressors; not now that our existence and dignity as a people is
being threatened by Islamic mercenaries masquerading themselves as
Fulani herdsmen."

"We urge all our fighters and the white sharks to be on red alert and
maintain their positions for further instructions from the highest
command of the Niger Delta struggle, the Niger Delta Avengers NDA.

"We thank the Niger Deltans for adding their voices and advice on how
they feel. We assure them that we are up to the task, which is why we
have chosen this path with our lives to stand up and fight for equity
and justice. We cannot afford to bequeath slavery and suffering to our
children."