About 1,000 protesters have blocked waterways in Nigeria's Niger Delta to prevent Shell workers from reaching oil rigs, a youth leader said
Jonathan Omongu said the protest was a warning to the oil giant that the Nembe Island community wanted electricity, potable water other basic amenities.
Some workers aboard three seized Shell boats are also being held, but would not be harmed, Mr Omongu said.
The southern oil-rich region is one of the most under-developed in Nigeria.
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