- Explosion at Trans-Niger Pipeline: An explosion occurred at the Trans-Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State .
- Pipeline on Fire: The affected section of the pipeline is currently on fire.
- Cause Unknown: The exact cause of the explosion remains unknown, with authorities investigating possible human interference .
- Militant Group Threats: Militant groups had recently threatened to attack oil installations in response to the Federal Government’s withholding of Rivers State’s allocation .
- Critical Pipeline Affected: The Trans-Niger Pipeline is a critical export pipeline that transports crude to the Bonny .
A massive explosion has rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline at Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, setting a section of the major pipeline ablaze. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, and authorities are investigating whether human interference, particularly from militant groups, played a role .
The incident occurred on Monday night along the critical export pipeline that transports crude to the Bonny. This pipeline is a vital part of Nigeria’s oil infrastructure, delivering a significant portion of the country’s crude export.
Militant groups had recently threatened to attack oil installations in response to the Federal Government’s withholding of Rivers State’s allocation due to the ongoing political crisis. However, it’s still unclear if this incident is connected to those threats.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities will likely provide more information as they uncover the cause of the explosion.
