Niger Delta militants have continued to unleash terror in the region as all the oil pipelines belonging to the Nigerian Agip Oil company in Bayelsa state, were recently attacked.
The explosions, which affected pipelines located in Orukari, Golubokiri and Kpongbokiri communities of Brass, was said to have been triggered by dynamite attacks allegedly launched by suspected militants.
The pipeline attacks, which is reported to have taken place on Thursday, led to many residents of the riverside communities scampering for safety.
It was learnt that the attacks had led to massive spillage of crude oil from the Agip pipeline into the sea and fishing camps.
Bayelsa State House of Assembly member representing Brass Constituency 1, Israel Sunny-Goli, who confirmed the incident on Saturday condemned the attack on Agip pipelines.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the bombing of the pipeline was an act of sabotage carried out to hurt the economic interests of Bayelsa state and Nigeria.
“The latest explosion, coming after the recent bombing of pipelines in the same area, is worrisome as it is capable of forcing oil companies out of operation which would have an adverse effect on Nigeria’s economy,” he said in a statement.
“I want to condemn the latest attack on Agip pipelines at Kpongbokiri.
“This sabotage is capable of crippling the economy if not urgently curbed. If these attacks are not checked and the perpetrators brought to book and Agip decides to pull out of Bayelsa, it would be disastrous for us as a people.”
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