At least 37 people reported dead in Nigeria pipeline incident
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · United Kingdom
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- Reuters
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At least 37 people died after inhaling toxic gases during an incident involving a pipeline in southern Nigeria. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre reported that the event occurred around midnight on Thursday in Okrika, Rivers state. According to the group, the deaths happened at the Okari pier while individuals were transferring a high pressure petroleum derivative to smaller boats. The police stated that the victims were attempting to steal crude oil.
Official confirmation of the death toll remains pending. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps stated that the figures circulating have not been confirmed and that a technical analysis of the substance involved is required. The agency is working with security forces to determine the number of casualties and to investigate potential negligence or criminal collusion. Reuters reported that it could not independently confirm the event or the number of deaths. This incident highlights the ongoing issues of pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, which have historically led to pollution and loss of life.
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