An explosion at an illegal oil refinery (refinery) in the Nigerian state of Rivers killed, according to preliminary data, more than 100 people, injured regarding 150 people. The incident happened at night Archyde.com with reference to local authorities and the non-governmental organization Center for the Protection of Youth and the Environment. According to the publication Sun News Onlinethe explosion occurred in the state of Imo, which borders the state of Rivers.
“The fire broke out at an illegal bunkering site, and as a result, more than 100 people became victims, who were burned beyond recognition,” Goodluck Opia, the state commissioner for petroleum resources, said.
Imo state authorities have put the suspected owner of the illegal Okenze Onyenwoke refinery on the wanted list. Sun News Online reports that at least 150 people were killed and regarding 150 were injured.
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