
One of the buses loaded with crude oil went up in flames while trying to navigate to an illegal refining point in the area. The explosion caused an inferno that b¥rnt dozens of people including women beyond recognition.
The incident, which occurred along the Trans-Niger Delta Pipeline (TNP), also b¥rnt many vehicles and tricycles to ashes.
It was gathered that persons around the tapping point, who had either loaded the crude or waited for their turns were all k!lled by the explosion.
The Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed the incident and said investigation has commenced.