There are growing concerns across the nation as another explosion occurred at a pipeline manifold in the Omwawriwa axis of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday.
This comes hours after a similar explosion rocked the Trans Niger Pipeline operated by Shell in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area.
The latest incident reportedly occurred at a manifold conveying petroleum products from Seplat, Agip, and Shell, serving ONELGA and parts of Imo State, to Brass in Bayelsa State.
While the explosion has yet to be officially confirmed, community sources said they saw massive flames and thick smoke rising from an oil installation in the forest.
The spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said she would verify the incident but had yet to respond as of the time of filing this report.
While the cause of the blasts is yet to be determined, 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.
