Radioactive Material Stolen in Nigeria

Sources say radioactive and highly toxic material that could be used to build a "dirty bomb" was stolen from a Nigerian oil company.

Agency workers arrived Feb. 16, an agency representative said on condition of anonymity.

The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Agency admitted earlier this week that devices used to X-ray oil pipelines for cracks were lost, but sources tell Fox News that officials now believe the disappearance of the material was a "strategic theft."

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[daveleau]

You have to admit that these guys are crafty, provided it was terrorists who took these. I hope this plan, if there is any, is foiled as well.

Could be tied my other post about a possible attack in Asia. Considering the currently limited capabilities of Al Quada (lack of central organization), this may be a distinct possiblity, as a radiological dispersion device would require a minimum of effort and logistics to deploy.

[pickel]

"Nigerian authorities said earlier this month they were worried the material could fall into the hands of people who might use it for purposes that could threaten public safety and have put all security agencies on alert."

The plot thickens......Duct tape and Bisqueen won't cut it!!!!