From Voice Of America:Nigeria's troubled Niger Delta region has seen a sharp rise in cult-related violence since the flawed elections of 2007. A violent insurgency has provided cover for militia gangs that now dominate the delta's neglected communities, where many feel cheated out of the wealth being pumped out of their land.
Residents of the Niger Delta say criminal gangs, which call themselves cults, have taken advantage of the security vacuum created by the Niger Delta conflict. They say the gangs have established a strong presence in local villages and are terrorizing residents and members of the oil industry.
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My Comment: Nigeria .... rapidly becoming another failed state.
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