10 bodies recovered after toxic fume incident in Rivers
Ten bodies recovered after a toxic fume incident in Rivers State’s Okrika LGA. Learn more about the tragedy and calls for youth employment. Read More: https://punchng.com/10-bodies-recovered-after-toxic-fume-incident-in-rivers/
A toxic fume incident in the Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State has claimed at least 10 lives, with 37 reported fatalities. The tragedy occurred on Thursday when youths were illegally loading a petroleum product onto a ship from a jetty. The incident prompted a strong smell that choked the victims. The Civilian Joint Task Force Commander in Okrika, Igwe Godswill, confirmed the recovery of about 10 bodies, noting the tragic nature of the incident and the need for legitimate employment opportunities for the youths.
The National Security Corps, in a statement, reported seeing four bodies at the jetty near a creek, while identifying the deceased and the circumstances surrounding their deaths is ongoing.
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