There are reports making the rounds that over 25 persons lost their lives when a pipeline exploded at Rumuekpe Community in Emouha Local Government Area, Rivers State, few days ago.
According to the report, scores sustained life threatening injuries and that they have been admitted to a medical facility.
A representative of the community in a chat with The Nation, said the incident caused panic in the area, as the environment was completely destroyed.
According to him, the community has been thrown into mourning due to the tragic incident.
“The situation generated a lot of tension in the community. Far above 25 persons were confirmed dead. Others were hospitalized, disfigured and the environment has completely been destroyed. Many economic trees, cash crops and a whole lot of others were damaged,” he said.
