Incident Summary:

11/27/2016: An explosive device detonated targeting a Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) oil pipeline near Otu-Jeremi, Delta, Nigeria. There were no reported casualties in the blast. The Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate (NDGJM) claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities questioned the veracity of this claim.

GTD ID:
201611270026

When:
2016-11-27

Country:
Nigeria

Region:
Sub-Saharan Africa

Province/administrative
region/u.s. state:

Delta

City:
Near Otu-Jeremi

Location Details:
The incident occurred near Otu-Jeremi.

Attack Information
Type of Attack (more) Bombing/Explosion
Successful Attack? (more) Yes
Target Information (more)
Target Type: Utilities
Name of Entity Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC)
Specific Description Abura Oil Pipeline
Nationality of Target Nigeria
Additional Information
Hostages No
Ransom No
Property Damage Yes
Extent of Property Damage Unknown
Value of Property Damage Unknown
Weapon Information
Type Sub-type
Explosives Unknown Explosive Type
Additional Information
Suicide Attack?No
Part of Multiple Incident?No
Criterion 1 (more) Yes
Criterion 2 (more) Yes
Criterion 3 (more) Yes
Doubt Terrorism Proper (more) Yes
Alternate Designation (more) Lack of Intentionality
Additional Information There is doubt that this incident meets terrorism-related criteria. Military officials claimed that the blast was the result of an accident.
Perpetrator Group Information
Group Name Claimed Responsibility
Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate (NDGJM) (suspected) Yes (Confirmed: Unknown; Mode: E-mail)
Perpetrator Statistics
Number of Perpetrators Unknown
Number of Captured Perpetrators 0
Casualty Information
Total Number of Casualties 0 Fatalities / 0 Injured
Total Number of Fatalities 0
Number of U.S. Fatalities 0
Number of Perpetrator Fatalities 0
Total Number of Injured 0
Number of U.S. Injured 0
Number of Perpetrators Injured 0
Sources
"Nigerian Militants Blow Up Oil Pipeline: Official," AFP (World Service), November 27, 2016.
"Nigeria: Army, Militant Group Disagree over Attack on Oil Pipeline in Delta," Telegraph, November 30, 2016.
"Militants claim bombing of 42-inch NPDC delivery line in Delta," Nigerian Tribune, November 28, 2016.