37 suspected oil thieves die after inhaling substance in Rivers

43 feared dead, others missing in Rivers oil incident

By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt PANIC has gripped Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State following an incident in which several persons suspected of illegally siphoning petroleum products reportedly died after inhaling toxic fumes. While community sources put the death toll at 43, the Rivers State Police Command said it could not confirm the actual number of casualties, stressing that investigation into the incident was ongoing. The incident re…

37 suspected oil thieves die after inhaling substance in Rivers

Tragedy strikes in Rivers State as 37 suspected oil thieves die after inhaling a petroleum product during an illegal tapping operation. Investigation ongoi Read More: https://punchng.com/37-suspected-oil-thieves-die-after-inhaling-substance-in-rivers/

Midnight crude operation turns deadly as oil thieves choke to death

“The report stated that no fewer than 37 persons suspected to be oil thieves died after inhaling what is locally called ‘Indorama Fuel’. Many others are still missing,” Fyneface said.

43 Feared Dead in Rivers Illegal Oil Siphoning Incident

The Rivers State Police Command is searching for missing persons after 43 people were feared dead during an illegal oil-siphoning operation in Rivers State.

43 Feared Dead, Others Missing In Rivers Illegal Oil-Siphoning Incident

At least 43 persons are feared dead, while several others are still missing following an oil-related incident in Rivers State, the police have said. The incident reportedly occurred during an illegal oil-siphoning operation, with the victims believed to have been exposed to hazardous substances. The Rivers State Police Command confirmed the incident, saying efforts were […]

37 suspected oil thieves d!e after inhaling substance in Rivers - Newsy People

No fewer than 37 persons suspected oil thieves have been confirmed de@d after they inhaled a petroleum product believed to be crude oil in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State in the early hours of Thursday,  September 3.   According to reports, more than 100 persons, mostly youths, from Okrika and neighboring communities had […]