An explosion has rocked the Right of Way housing two gas
transmission system pipelines, one of which belongs to the Nigeria Liquefied
Natural Gas Limited.
The explosion occurred Thursday night about 3km from Rumuji
in Rivers State.
A statement by the General Manager, External Relations
Division of NLNG, Kudo Eresia-Eke, said the cause of the explosion was yet to
be determined.
It added that no injuries or fatalities had been reported.
Eresia-Eke said emergency response procedures were
immediately activated and the relevan authorities notified.
“Communities closest to the area of the incident have been
advised not to approach the site in the interest of safety.
“Other measures and engagements have also been initiated to
ensure that the situation does not escalate. In the meantime, investigation
into the incident is ongoing”, he disclosed.
The NLNG said further updates on the explosion would be
provided in due course.
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