Criminality is main motive behind Nigeria attacks

THE large majority of attacks on maritime targets in Nigeria are motivated by criminality rather than politics, even though in some cases the perpetrators may be the same, according to a new analysis from Bergen Risk Solutions.

The Norwegian-based risk consultant believes that of 35 incidents seen up to June 2009, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta has claimed responsibility for just five.

In the second quarter of this year, there were 19...

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