An explosion has reportedly struck the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, according to a statement on Sunday by the Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), a grassroots NGO with strong networks across the Niger Delta.
This comes barely a week after a major explosion occurred on the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of the state, which triggered an unconstitutional proclamation of emergency rule in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu.
In the statement signed by its Executive Director, Dr. Fyneface Dumnamene Fyneface, YEAC said it received reports from its youth volunteers about an early morning explosion at the Soku oil facility operated by Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited.
“An explosion accompanied by fireballs was heard and seen in the sky from the facility area, which is difficult to reach. The fire is still ongoing as of the time of this report,” the statement said.
This is the third explosion at oil facilities in Rivers State within a week.
The first occurred in Ogoni, while the second was in Oga/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area.
More to follow…
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