Jomo Gbomo, the spokesperson for the for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), released an official statement by Farah Dagogo, the movement's field commander, stating that Mr. Dagogo has accepted the amnesty offer by the government on October 3, 2009.
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta is one of the largest militant groups the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The movement alleges exploitation and oppression of the people of the Niger Delta and devastation of the environment by the government and foreign multinational corporations involved in the extraction of oil in the Niger Delta.
Mr. Gbomo's email said: "Please find below the statement made by Farah Dagogo who has been ushered out by MEND. All commanders have been replaced by unknown commanders and the next phase of our campaign will commence soon."