At least 400 pipelines vandalized in Niger Delta (past 2 years)

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LAGOS, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- More than 400 pipelines have been destroyed in Nigeria's oil rich Niger Delta region in the last two years, the Lagos-based Vanguard newspaper reported on Monday.

Citing Joseph Dorgu, chairman of the Pipeline Professionals' Association of Nigeria (PLAN), the report said the vandalism was caused by militants in the region.

He said one way the nation could consolidate on the peace brought about by amnesty was to allow all sections to demonstrate integrity and transparency.

According to him, the action of the militant group was triggered largely by the absence of integrity in the system.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-11/23/content_12526347.htm