Updated: Despite heavy military presence, Avengers blow up Chevron oil well

The Niger Delta Avengers on Wednesday claimed it had struck at an oil well of oil giant, Chevron.
The Avengers, in a tweet in the early hours of Wednesday, said it carrie out the operation despite the heavy presence of the military in the Niger Delta.
It said the attack was carried out at about 3:44am.
It tweeted: “With the heavy presence of 100 Gunboats, 4 Warships and Jet Bombers NDA blew up Chevron Oil Well RMP 23 and RMP 24 3:44am this Morning.
“This is to show the whole world that Nigeria Military is good in harassing innocent Civilians.
“RMP 24 and RMP 23 are Chevron Swamp Highest producing Wells. #Boom.”