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Presidency sources had noted that Buhari was looking forward to visit the Niger Delta region for the first time since he became president to kick off the project, which was part of his inauguration day promises. But, the militants had warned that he should stay away from the region, adding that the president did not care about the Niger Delta people.

The President’s visit was announced as the Niger Delta Avengers militant group, which has claimed a string of recent attacks, issued a warning to oil firms in the southern region that their “facilities and personnel will bear the brunt of our fury,” according to a statement.