Nigeria: Toxic Fumes Kill 40 in Rivers State
Summary
Toxic chemical fumes released from petroleum products in Nigeria’s Rivers State are suspected to have killed about 40 people near an oil processing site in Okrika. Police and health officials have launched an investigation as some injured victims are treated in a nearby hospital.
Key Points
- About 40 people are suspected dead after inhaling toxic fumes from petroleum products in Rivers State, Nigeria.
- The incident occurred near a crude oil processing center in Okrika local government area.
- Police and local health and emergency officials have begun investigating the case.
- Local reports said youths were loading illegally extracted petroleum products when the fumes spread and caused breathing difficulties.
