The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has threatened to launch violent attacks on mosques, hajj camps, Islamic institutions, large congregations of Islamic followers, as well as assassinations of clerics who propagate doctrines of hate.
According to MEND in a statement issued on Sunday evening and signed by its spokesperson Gbomo Jomo, the proposed attacks is a crusade to save Christianity in Nigeria from annihilation and will form the core mission of this crusade code named “Operation Barbarossa”.
According to MEND, "On behalf of the hapless Christian population in Nigeria, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (M.E.N.D), will from Friday, May 31, 2013, embark on a crusade to save Christianity in Nigeria from annihilation. The bombings of mosques, hajj camps, Islamic institutions, large congregations in Islamic events and assassinations of clerics that propagate doctrines of hate, will form the core mission of this crusade code named “Operation Barbarossa”.
"This campaign will not in any way interfere with the ongoing “Hurricane Exodus” – which on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at about 01:00 Hrs, swept through the Ewellesuo community, Nembe, Bayelsa State, leaving the destruction of well 62, belonging to Shell Petroleum in its wake.
We may only consider a ceasefire of “Operation Barbarossa” if the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the Catholic Church and Henry Okah, one of the few leaders in the Niger Delta region we respect for his integrity, intervenes. Also the assurance for a cessation of hostilities targeted at Christians in their places of worship, made privately or publicly by the real Boko Haram leadership will make us call off this crusade."
Contacted on the development, the Media Coordinator of the JTF, Lt. Col. Onyema Nwachukwu stated that those attempting to christen themselves MEND today are impostors and a bundle of "never do wells" who want to be accorded undue recognition at the ex pence of the peace currently savoured in the Niger Delta, "The lack of focus and genuineness of intention of this gang seeking to hide under the name of MEND is apparent in its statements. As it continues to contradict itself. "
"You recall that it had earlier claimed to be acting under the directives of Henry Orkar and now it refers to the same person as just one of the respected leaders of the Niger Delta. Now they are seeking sympathy and acceptance of the public by claiming to want to avenge for Christians. Niger Deltans be not deceived by the tricks of the devil. Lawlessness is never a solution. Obviously their aim is to engender panic and a sense of insecurity in the region using MEND's name but we assure them that their cup is full and will soon be caught up with by the law."
“We urge all Community leaders, opinion leaders and all peace loving Niger Deltans not to panic but rather firmly dissociate themselves from these criminals and to collaborate with the JTF and other security agencies in ensuring that we rid our society of these criminals."
On MEND’s claim of being responsible for the massive oil leakages from Oil Well 62 in Ewerusuo community in Nembe kingdom,the JTF spokesperson argued that the claim is false. "The claim by those criminals of blowing up a well head is false as our troops on patrol along Nembe Creek 1 Flow Station have earlier reported an incident of oil spill on water around Owelesu Community in Nembe resulting from the activities of oil thieves and a joint patrol team comprising of JTF troops and Nigerian Navy personnel was able to trace the spillage."
"The troops observed a fresh dug out possibly for laying illegal pipeline and fresh foot prints which were traced to a small camp. Items such as hack saw for cutting pipeline, 3 shovels, food items, cooking pots, sleeping mat, foot wears, bags of pure water and clothes were found in the camp. It was suspected that some miscreants were trying to open up a new illegal loading point. The camp has been destroyed in situ and patrols will be maintained. The oil well was shut down to avoid further spill pending repairs." Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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We kill ourselves over imported religions while the owners watch and laugh. What fools we are as we rush to being a failed state. Enjoy
ReplyDeleteChristianity is NEVER imported , it is from GOD and He will fight for His people. WATCH IT!
DeleteCivil war in the making boko haram opc massob egbesu boys or mend please Nigeria we can go our seperate way without even go gun shout God help us
ReplyDeleteCivil war in the making boko haram opc massob egbesu boys or mend please Nigeria we can go our seperate way without even go gun shout God help us
ReplyDeleteCivil war in the making boko haram opc massob egbesu boys or mend please Nigeria we can go our seperate way without even go gun shout God help us
ReplyDeleteCivil war in the making boko haram opc massob egbesu boys or mend please Nigeria we can go our seperate way without even go gun shout God help us
ReplyDeleteCivil war in the making boko haram opc massob egbesu boys or mend please Nigeria we can go our seperate way without even go gun shout God help us
ReplyDeleteCivil war in the making boko haram opc massob egbesu boys or mend please Nigeria we can go our seperate way without even go gun shout God help us
ReplyDeleteCivil war in the making boko haram opc massob egbesu boys or mend please Nigeria we can go our seperate way without even go gun shout God help us
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ReplyDeletenation fighting against itself!
ReplyDeletecorruption which lead to unemploymemt,bias etc.is the rootcourse of these problems.
ReplyDeleteMEND can go ahead with their intended operations after all Boko Haram or whatever it calls itself dosent have monopoly to violence more so now that it appears as though the Fed Govt is begging them for a favour.
ReplyDeleteAll we need is peace not all this war u guys are mentioning.
ReplyDeleteThe Nigerian state is a big dissapointment,from jonathan to the councellors,boko haram is not political but religious,if MEND wants to attack please do so,these people do not value human lifes our army,police,ss,nia, is very very very wick the function well ONLY in abuja,what of the 36states,governors and senators get the best security,what of her citizins....
ReplyDeleteMEND shut ur smelling mouths, when boko boys are doing theirs nobody hears. They just act and wait for repercussions, u never do anything you dey smell mouth about. Are you not the same ones that were given amnesty before, so what again? have u not been there all these years that we have lost our brothers, sisters, children, wives, husbands, fathers and loved ones. what have u done, now u need recognition so u have come again. go sit for creek dey chop fish and fuck ashawo.
ReplyDeleteIt would be better if the federal government solve this in time before it too late!
ReplyDeleteIs this JTF man ok? Since they and the govt have become hopeless bodies that cannot be relied on in the light of what is happening, what do you expect? A group is saying they want to Islamise Nigeria bombing and killing Christians mostly by their choice areas of bombing, killing law enforcement officers mostly Police and the army and you are begging them to accept amnesty. So why condemn the man who says he wants to fight for himself? If the JTF & Govt have been so effective in handling the BH miscreant’s this would not evolve.
ReplyDeletei love that,good work,
ReplyDeleteThank you media co-coordinator of JTF, you have said it all. They are punch of frustrated elements looking for cheap public sympathy.
ReplyDeleteAh! Lo!! Oh!!! MEND threat, what a sweet & wholesome treat. My only piece of advise is that MEND be fully prepared for drumming of war. This only a day waiting for, calling for a legal & full Jihad where all are concern & touched both the moderate, fearful but deadliest and peaceful. Oh! what a golden end to this world. Awaiting is for that a blissful day MEND.
ReplyDeleteAh! Lo!! Oh!!! MEND threat, what a sweet & wholesome treat. My only piece of advise is that MEND be fully prepared for drumming of war. This only a day waiting for, calling for a legal & full Jihad where all are concern & touched both the moderate, fearful but deadliest and peaceful. Oh! what a golden end to this world. Awaiting is for that a blissful day MEND.
ReplyDeleteAh! Lo!! Oh!!! MEND threat, what a sweet & wholesome treat. My only piece of advise is that MEND be fully prepared for drumming of war. This only a day waiting for, calling for a legal & full Jihad where all are concern & touched both the moderate, fearful but deadliest and peaceful. Oh! what a golden end to this world. Awaiting is for that a blissful day MEND.
ReplyDeletemasses are now experiancing who are taking advantage in the name of sectionalism,nepotism,religion,politics,bias,!!!
ReplyDeletemasses are now experiancing who are taking advantage in the name of sectionalism,nepotism,religion,politics,bias,!!!
ReplyDeleteThe proposed action of MEND is a welcome development. its a move in the right direction. they should not fail to lunch the attack come 31st may.i plead that MASSOB and OPC should emulate the MEND and act accordingly. that will be the antidote to this babaric nonesence of these islamic bloody religion.
ReplyDeletetypical failed state & sooner we seperate the better for us. as XTAINS we will not & cannot support MENDS to kill inncent muslims. if MENDS r brave enough let them go to the NORTH & engage the stupidbloody b/h along side JTF. what do u say folks...OGE
ReplyDeleteWell,all said and done wit sincere hearts as it boils in our minds but i tell u all dat d little fraction of peace we enjoys today is far priceless....Ask a Syrian or Taliban d definition of Peace then we'll knw dat we dnt need to lose dis b4 placin more value on it...my point is let's examine d cause n effects on our decisions,dats our power in deciding d way forward for dis great nation!
ReplyDeleteThis World is coming to an end, The Notherners and Southerners hope U are all prepared to meet with the Lord when he comes- Remember Hatred, Wars, fights , mistrust, killings Religious fanatism etc are all signs of endtime.IF I may ask, if Jesus comes now we are glamouring for war instead of peace ,Hw many of us will join him to Heaven-think about these?
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