A powerful explosion has occurred at the Trans-Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, igniting a fire at the affected section.
The exact cause of the incident remains unclear, and authorities have yet to confirm whether it resulted from sabotage or technical failure.
The explosion comes amid heightened tensions following threats from militant groups over the Federal Government’s decision to withhold Rivers State’s allocation due to the ongoing political crisis.
The blast, which took place on Monday night, affected a key export pipeline responsible for transporting crude oil to the Bonny Terminal. Investigations are expected to be launched to determine the cause and assess the extent of the damage.
Details later.