Morning recap: FG counters opposition on Tinubu’s 2027 chances, 37 die from toxic fumes in Rivers, other top stories
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Thirty-seven people lost their lives when a group of youths attempted to illegally tap petroleum products at a jetty in Okrika, Rivers State. The incident occurred on Thursday night at Okari Jetty, where numerous youths had gathered to load the product. As they connected a pipe to a tapping point, a strong smell filled the air, causing many to collapse from inhaling fumes.
Over 37 bodies were identified while six others remain unidentified, and many are still missing. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) confirmed the incident, calling for an immediate investigation and urging the company to secure its pipelines. The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into the matter, stating that the suspects were attempting to steal crude oil.
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