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Environmental group says 37 dead in Nigeria after inhaling fumes trying to tap pipeline

The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre said the incident happened at around midnight on Thursday at Okrika in Rivers State. Police said the victims died while attempting to steal crude oil.

  • At least 37 people died from toxic fumes while attempting to tap oil pipeline in Nigeria.
  • Incident occurred around midnight Thursday at Okrika, Rivers State.
  • Environmental group claims this is the worst death toll since October 2023.

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