EXPLOSION HITS RIVERS OIL FACILITY, CASUALTIES FEARED
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A twin explosion on Wednesday night hit two flow stations near the Cawthorne Channel off the coast of Bonny in Rivers State, sparking concerns over possible casualties.
The blasts reportedly destroyed several facilities at the flow station, located approximately 30 nautical miles from Bonny’s coastline.
The Cawthorne Channel is a key hub for oil and gas infrastructure, located near the boundary between Bonny and Degema Local Government Areas in Rivers State.
Videos shared online by local residents showed the two stations engulfed in flames, with locals observing the scene from speedboats.
The videos indicated that heat from a welding operation may have caused the fire, which spread quickly.
Locals reportedly alerted officials from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, who later visited the site.
No official statement has been issued by the company or any relevant authorities.
Confirming the incident, Rivers State Police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko said investigations were ongoing.
“Yes, we are aware of it. The details are very sketchy for now, but we have sent our men there for investigation,” she stated.
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