Authorities in Rivers State have opened an investigation into the Trans-Niger Pipeline explosion, which shook the state’s Bodo community, and two people have been detained.  ,
The mangrove was ripped open on Monday night, but the fire was contained.
Some people have been interrogated over the incident, according to Grace Iringe-Iroko, a spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command.
The Rivers State Police Command has started a thorough investigation to ascertain the fire’s origin. In response to this, two people have been interrogated in a possible act of sabotage, according to a police statement released on Tuesday.
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During a night patrol, security personnel reportedly witnessed the incident, which occurred near the Kpor and Bodo communities, and called the pipeline’s operator, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC).
According to Iringe-Iroko, the latter established the necessary safety measures, including shutting down the affected pipeline.
“The situation is now under control, and there is no longer a threat to the environment as a result of quick intervention.”
As the fire rushed into the mangrove, thick black smoke was captured in the explosion’s video.
Later, some area residents were spotted trying to keep an eye on the area around the scene of the incident.
Details of the incident are still a mystery, according to the Minister of Regional Affairs, Abubakar Momoh, who had earlier provided conflicting information.
On Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics, the minister said, “We haven’t been able to get clear details as to what caused that very explosion. But investigations are taking place.”
He did, however, declare that “a clear picture” of the incident would be made “in due time.”
Source: Channels TV
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