LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Shell said on Monday thatoil output was continuing at its oil fields in Nigeria despitelocal media reports of a militant attack near its Bongafacilities.
Media reports said the company was evacuating workersbecause of threats from militiants.
"Our operations at Bonga are continuing," a spokesman forShell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) saidin a statement, adding that it will continue to monitor thesecurity situation in its operating areas and take all possiblesteps to ensure the safety of staff and contractors. (Reporting By Libby George; Editing by David Goodman)