`` We want the international community to know that we are getting rid of criminals and terrorists in our communities so foreigners who come here to work and invest are safe , '' Abubakar said . 9 Nigerians and 9 Filipinos released Saturday , 9 Ukrainians released last week . Nigeria 's military began clearing the western Niger Delta region last week . Operation against militants demanding better distribution of country 's oil wealth . Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta has declared `` all-out war ''
9 Nigerians and 9 Filipinos released Saturday , 9 Ukrainians released last week . Nigeria 's military began clearing the western Niger Delta region last week . Operation against militants demanding better distribution of country 's oil wealth . Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta has declared `` all-out war ''