WATCH THE VIDEO HERE An explosion has struck a section of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) in Bodo Community, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, igniting a massive blaze. Reports indicate that the blast occurred late Monday night near the ongoing Bodo-Bonny Road construction site. Footage circulating on Tuesday morning captures thick plumes of black smoke rising into the sky as intense flames engulf the surrounding mangrove forest. The cause of the explosion remains uncertain, raising concerns about potential links to recent threats from militant groups vowing to target oil facilities amid the state’s political turmoil. The TNP, a critical federal pipeline, facilitates the transportation of gas to the Bonny Export Terminal in Rivers State. Further details to follow…
Explosion hits Trans-Niger pipeline in Rivers
