Ex-agitators of the Niger Delta Liberation Force have hailed the United States soldiers for what they described as successful clampdowns on terrorists in parts of northern Nigeria. The statement continued, “When we were fighting in the Niger Delta region, we were fighting for inclusion in the natural resources of the Niger Delta. “The Federal Government should look into funds released to interventionist agencies, especially the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). “The oil war in the Niger Delta has not ended. “The continued underdevelopment of the Niger Delta region is a great security concern to global security.

Source: Punch January 02, 2026 20:09 UTC