The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has confirmed a gas pipeline explosion that occurred on Wednesday at around 17:50 hours near Tebijor, Okpele, and Ikpopo communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State.
A statement issued late Wednesday night by NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, noted: “Initial observations indicate a pressure drop consistent with a loss of containment on an NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC) pipeline.”
The statement added that investigations into the incident are ongoing to determine the cause and assess the impact on the surrounding communities. Emergency response teams have been mobilized to secure the area and prevent further damage.
NNPC also urged residents in the affected communities to exercise caution and adhere to safety instructions issued by relevant authorities.
This incident comes amid ongoing concerns over pipeline safety and security in the Niger Delta, a region historically prone to pipeline vandalism and industrial accidents.
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