Last night, the Trans-Niger Pipeline in Bodo, which is part of Rivers State’s Gokana Local Government Area, saw an explosion that had a major effect on the area.
According to reports received Tuesday morning, the area of the pipeline where the explosion occurred is presently on fire, although the exact reason of the disaster is yet unknown.
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Officials are still looking into whether the explosion was caused by human activity, according to Vanguard, especially in view of recent threats against oil facilities from militant groups and the Federal Government’s decision to withhold Rivers State’s allocation due to the ongoing political unrest.
The crucial export pipeline that transports crude oil to the Bonny Terminal is said to have been the site of the explosion on Monday night.
