The Nigerian armed forces today launched indiscriminate aerial bombardment on the
defenseless civilians in the Gbaramatu area of Delta state to serve as a punishment
for the humiliating defeat they suffered when they tried to raid two militant camps
on Wednesday, May 13.

Casualties are mostly women, children and the elderly who could not get away quickly
into the bush or high sea.

Considering that the target of the government happens to be the same state supposed
to champion its false peace and amnesty drive, our skepticism has proven to be
correct.

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) is declaring an all out
war in the region and call upon all men of fighting age to enlist for our freedom.

We reiterate once again our directive to ALL oil companies to evacuate by the
deadline of midnight today and cease oil production until further notice. This will
be the last time such a warning will be released.

Jomo Gbomo