In order to convince militants to carry out attacks on oil and gas industry, the Nigerian authorities have gone on unprecedented measures. The government was to pay $200 for each fighter on a monthly basis in exchange for a cessation of attacks.
Payment of money has already begun, monetary amounts are transferred directly to the Bank accounts of extremists from the Central Bank of Nigeria, according to RIA Novosti.
Earlier, the government already practiced regular payments to fighters, but a month ago decided to abandon the practice. The result was followed by a wave of attacks on oil installations in the Niger Delta, which is one of the main sources of income of Nigeria. This forced the government to offer the rebels a monetary compensation in exchange for security guarantees.
