Fresh Explosion Rocks Rivers State Oil Facility, Raising Concerns Over Sabotage
Another explosion has struck an oil facility in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, marking the second major incident in less than 12 hours.
The blast occurred at a Manifold Connecting federal line in Okwawriwa area, ONELGA, on Tuesday morning, sending massive flames into the air.
According to eyewitnesses, the explosion happened at a facility that conveys petroleum products from Seplat, Agip, and Shell, serving ONELGA and parts of Imo State, to Brass in Bayelsa State.
It was gathered that the facility is located at a distance from residential homes, minimizing the risk of casualties.
This latest explosion comes on the heels of a similar incident at the Trans-Niger Pipeline, operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), which transports oil to Bonny Terminal.
The pipeline explosion, which occurred in Bodo, Gokana LGA, has already sparked an investigation by the police.
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed that two individuals have been taken in for questioning in connection with the Trans-Niger Pipeline explosion.
While the cause of the blasts is yet to be determined, the police are working to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incidents.
As the investigation unfolds, concerns are growing about the potential impact of these explosions on the oil and gas industry, as well as the environment and local communities.
Relevant authorities are urged to take swift action to address the situation and prevent future occurrences.
The frequency and timing of the explosions have raised suspicions of sabotage, with many calling for a thorough investigation to determine the root cause of the incidents.
Fresh Explosion Rocks Rivers State Oil Facility, Raising Concerns Over Sabotage is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
