At least 37 people have been killed by toxic fumes during an alleged attempt to steal petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State, according to reports citing an environmental group.
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Key facts
- At least 37 people are reported to have died, according to the BBC.
- The deaths were attributed to toxic fumes.
- The incident reportedly occurred during an alleged petrol theft from a pipeline.
- The location was Rivers State, Nigeria.
- An environmental group said those who died are suspected of having stolen petrol, the BBC reported.
At least 37 people have been killed by toxic fumes during an alleged attempt to steal petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria’s Rivers State, according to reports.
An environmental group said those who died are suspected of stealing petrol from the pipeline, the BBC reported.
The deaths were attributed to toxic fumes connected to the alleged theft, according to the account provided by the environmental group.
Further details about the identities of those killed and the exact sequence of events were not provided in the available reporting. The account could not be independently verified.
Why it matters
The reported death toll points to the dangers associated with alleged pipeline theft in oil-producing regions, though details of the incident remain limited and unverified.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the Nigeria petrol theft incident?
At least 37 people are reported to have died, according to an environmental group cited in the reporting.
Where did the incident take place?
The incident took place in Nigeria's Rivers State.
What caused the deaths?
The deaths were caused by toxic fumes during an alleged attempt to steal petrol from a pipeline, according to reports.
Timeline
- At least 37 killed by toxic fumes during alleged petrol theft in Nigeria, reports say
BBC Science: An environmental group says those who died are suspected of stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State.