Esther Salifu
A devastating explosion has occurred at a section of the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo Community, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, sparking a massive fire that is spreading rapidly into the mangrove.
The blast, which happened late on Monday night near the Bodo-Bonny Road under construction, sent thick black smoke billowing into the atmosphere, causing widespread concern among residents and environmentalists. The Trans Niger Pipeline is a critical federal transport line that supplies oil to the Bonny Export Terminal in Rivers State.
The cause of the explosion is yet to be determined, but the incident has raised fears about the potential environmental and economic impacts. When contacted, the Police spokesperson in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, promised to investigate and provide more information, but had yet to do so as of the time of filing this report.
