RIVERS STATE – An explosion has struck the Trans-Niger Pipeline at Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, igniting a fire at the site, Vanguard Newspaper reports.
The cause of the blast remains unknown, and authorities have yet to confirm whether it resulted from sabotage or technical failure. The incident comes amid recent threats by militant groups to target oil infrastructure in response to the Federal Government’s withholding of Rivers State’s allocation due to a political crisis.
The explosion, which occurred Monday night, affected a key section of the pipeline that transports crude oil to the Bonny Terminal, a major export hub. Officials are assessing the situation, and further details are expected as investigations continue.
