Niger Delta Avengers Blow Up Chevron’s ‘Highest Producing’ Oil Wells

The Niger Delta Avengers in the early hours of Wednesday, blew up two vital Chevron oil wells in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State.The group, who confirmed the attack in a series of tweets, said that the sabotage was carried out despite a large presence of military personnel.

With the heavy presence of 100 Gunboats, 4 Warships and Jet Bombers NDA blew up Chevron Oil Well RMP 23 and RMP 24 3:44am this Morning.

— Niger Delta Avengers (@NDAvengers) 1 June 2016

The incident, which occurred around 3:44am near Egbema, an Ijaw enclave in Warri North, affected Chevron Bibi Oil Well RMP 23 and RMP.

It was gathered that Chevron noticed the incident at about 4am following a drop in pressure during production. The wells have since been shut down.

RMP 24 and RMP 23 are Chevron Swamp Highest producing Wells. #Boom

— Niger Delta Avengers (@NDAvengers) 1 June 2016

A military source and a staff of Chevron who did not want their names mentioned, confirmed the incident, adding that the attack led to heavy spillage in the creeks.