Okrika Pipeline Incident: NSCDC Confirms Death of Four Persons, Begins Probe into Cause of Casualty
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The controversy surrounding the reported deaths at Jetty Creeks in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State deepened Saturday as the Nigeria Security and Civil
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Rivers State has confirmed the death of four individuals in connection with an incident at Jetty Creeks in Okrika Local Government Area. The identities of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding their deaths are currently being verified. The NSCDC spokesperson, Olufemi Ayodele, stated that earlier casualty figures circulating after the incident may have been overstated and they are relying on information obtained through their ongoing field assessment and investigation. Indorama Petrochemical Limited denied any link to the reported fatalities.
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