Intent:
To forewarn of an increased likelihood of attacks in the Niger Delta Region.
Justification:
As an aftermath of the recent elections in Nigeria, the Ground Truth Network (GTN) is receiving numerous reports of expected increase in violence against the Nigerian State Security as well as against Westerners. The attacks are expected to be in the Niger Delta Regions, and will include tactics previously used against Western assets. Among the tactics that are planned include kidnapping, explosive incidents and shootings.
This alert is rated high threat, effective immediately and will be monitored closely over the next few days.
Conclusion
Analysts recommend that Western businesses in Nigeria, and specifically in the Delta, be aware of the potential for an escalation in violent attacks effective immediately.
Corporate Security should be ready to react to such incidents.
Intel Monitoring Centers will continue to update such threats and will advise clients as to appropriate countermeasures, as the intelligence is received and updated.