Explosion at Trans-Niger pipeline in Rivers

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The explosion scene. Photo Credit: The PUNCH/ Dennis Naku

By Paul Dada

A section of the Trans-Niger Pipeline at Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, is on fire after being rocked by an explosion.

The explosion was said to have occurred on Monday night.

A thick black smoke ensued from the pipeline with the fire spreading into the mangrove  nearby.

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It is yet to be disclosed whether the explosion was an accident or a consequence of an action carried out by saboteurs.

Details later

 

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