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JUST IN: Many feared dead in Rivers State explosion

Many residents are feared dead following an explosion at an illegal crude oil refinery in the Emuohu Local Government Area (LGA) of River State.Information Guide Nigeria

In a report filed by ICIR, the explosion occurred in the early hours of Friday March 3.


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A vehicle loaded with crude oil burst into flames while attempting to navigate the refinery, located in the Rumekpe community of the LGA, ICIR reports.

Although the number of casualties is still yet to be verified, a Police Public Relations Officer in River State, Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed the incident to journalists.

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Iringe-Koko said, “The Divisional Police Officer is already on his was to the scene,” she said.

Recall that in April 2022, at least 100 people died at an illegal crude oil refining depot located on the border between Rivers and Imo states.JAMB Result

It is no news that River State  has been attributed to illegal oil refining.

Aside from causing several deaths in the past, air pollution, including the black soot plaguing residents of Rivers State, Illegal crude refining also has adverse effects on Nigeria’s economy, as an estimated $4 billion is being lost yearly to the activity.

President Muhammadu Buhari had described the situation as a national disaster and vowed to intensify his administration’s clampdown on illegal tapping and refining of crude oil.NYSC Portal

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Idongesit Akpa-Ayang

Idongesit is a graduate of Communication Arts, University of Uyo. Currently working as a news reporter at InfoGuide Nigeria.

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