By Moses Patience Chat
Many people in Rivers State have been reported dead following an explosion at an illegal crude oil refinery located in Emuohu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday March 3, when a vehicle loaded with crude oil erupted into flames on its way to the illegal refinery, which is located in Rumekpe Community of the LGA.
Although an estimated number of fatalities have not been reached, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident to journalists
President Muhammadu Buhari described the situation as a national disaster and vowed to intensify his administration’s effort towards the prevention of illegal tapping and refining of crude oil.
