EXCLUSIVE: Fresh Oil Spill Hits Rivers Community as Trans Niger Pipeline Ruptures

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh oil spill hits Rivers community as Trans Niger pipeline ruptures

“Over 100 litres of oil are spilling into the mangrove swamp per hour. The tidal flow is already carrying it into other creeks,” Mr Kobah said. The post EXCLUSIVE: Fresh oil spill hits Rivers community as Trans Niger pipeline ruptures appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

“Over 100 Litres Per Hour” — Community As Trans Niger Pipeline Rupture Triggers Fresh Oil Spill In Rivers

A fresh oil spill has been reported in Freetown community, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, after a section of the Trans Niger Pipeline allegedly ruptured late Friday night, discharging crude oil into surrounding mangrove swamps. Community sources told Premium Times that residents woke up in the early hours of Saturday to discover the spill spreading through tidal channels into adjoining creeks and water bodies. Residents identified…