According to unnamed community sources, Shell Petroleum Development Company has closed its flow stations in Nigeria’s Delta and Bayelsa states because of threats from militants, The Nation Online reported April 3. Shell has denied operation interference, but not commented on reports of threat, saying it does not discuss security issues. Militants are suspected to have threatened to attack flow stations following Goodluck Jonathan’s loss in the 2015 presidential election . Stratfor provides global awareness and guidance to individuals, governments and businesses around the world. We use a unique, intel-based approach to analyze world affairs.