Admin I Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2023
EGBEMA, Rivers State – Not less than 20 residents of Rivers State, Nigeria have been roasted to death in an inferno following an explosion that rocked a pipeline in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area in the state.
The deceased according to reports swooped on an illegal petrol tapping point in the area resulting in the explosion that consumed their lives.
Reacting to the development, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi said he received the very troubling reports of an explosion from an illegal oil tapping point in Omoku, Ogba/Egebema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, where over 20 persons reportedly lost their lives.
He said that though he is making inquiries to understand the true circumstances surrounding this tragic event, reports suggest that the incident occurred when youths broke an operational pipeline in the area, and many gathered to scoop fuel.
“I understand the level of hardship in the country, we can end such sad occurrences by providing jobs for our teeming youths and by lifting people out of poverty.
“I sincerely commiserate with the affected families over this painful loss of precious lives. May God grant eternal rest to the dead and heal the wounded”, he said -PO
