Niger Delta Militants

Niger Delta militants are groups and individuals in Nigeria's Niger Delta region who have used armed resistance to demand greater control over local oil resources, fairer distribution of wealth, and environmental protection. This area, rich in oil, has seen economic benefits flow out of the region, while local communities face pollution, poverty, and neglect. The militants seek to influence government policies, sometimes engaging in sabotage, kidnapping, or protests, aiming to address long-standing grievances about resource management, environmental degradation, and regional development. Their actions have significantly impacted Nigeria's oil industry and security landscape.