NNPC gas pipeline in Niger delta attacked

A gas pipeline in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has been attacked.

The attacked occurred late on Thursday, according to a spokesman for a local community group and a witness.

The pipeline, which connects the Escravos oil terminal to Warri, supplies gas to different parts of the country.

There have been a resurgence in militant attacks in the oil-rich southern region in the last few weeks, with strikes on pipelines and oil facilities.

A group that calls itself the Niger Delta Avengers has claimed responsibility for most of them.

Reuters quoted a spokesman for the Ijaw Youth Council, as saying the attack occurred around the village of Ogbe Ijoh, near Warri.

Local resident, James Dadiowei, said a “loud bang” at the NNPC pipeline had thrown the community into panic on Thursday night.

“The explosion occurred last night on the pipeline belonging to the NNPC,” said Omare.

A spokesman for the NNPC was unable to confirm the attack.

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