Government Tompolo
Tompolo (whose real name is Government Ekpumopolo) is a prominent Nigerian rebel leader, notably involved in attacks against oil and gas infrastructures in the oil rich Niger Delta region. Tompolo is one of the commanders of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), “the main rebel faction in the western Delta”.[1] MEND claims to fight for the interests of local people from the Delta region who do not benefit from the humongous oil reserve of their region. However, according to some media opinions, the MEND is more likely to be a criminal organization stealing huge quantities of oil.[2]
As of 4 October 2009 Tompolo has agreed to surrender in response to the amnesty offer by the Nigerian government. This follows the handing over of weapons by militant commanders in the eastern Delta region in exchange for the promised amnesty and guarantee of jobs and training by the government.[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ Leading Nigeria oil rebel disarms. BBC News, 4 October 2009
- ↑ Nigeria oil attacks to persist but militants divided Reuters, 18 June 2009
- ↑ Leading Nigeria oil rebel disarms. BBC News, 4 October 2009
External links[edit]
- Walker, Andrew: Thousands flee Nigeria Delta fighting. BBC News, 21 May 2009
- Walker, Andrew: Will Nigeria oil offensive backfire? BBC News, 27 May 2009
- Mukwuzi, Michael and Ofiebor, Okafor: Creek Generals. The News, 1 June 2009
- Nnanna, Ochereome: Confronting Tompolo. Vanguard, 18 June 2009
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