An explosion at a Nigerian oil refinery kills 37
At least 37 people have died in an explosion that occurred in an oil refinery that was operating illegally in southern Nigeria.
Reports from Nigeria say that, the explosion that happened yesterday has also destroyed dozens of houses near the oil refinery in the Ibaa area of Rivers state; which was operating illegally.Reuters news agency reported the news today Tuesday and added that several other people were injured in the explosion and have already been taken to the hospital for treatment.
It is reported that two pregnant women are among dozens of people who lost their lives in the tragedy that happened early yesterday Monday in Rivers state.Factories, oil transport trucks in Nigeria have been hit by explosions from time to timeNigeria is one of the largest oil producing countries in Africa. However, his oil income has been decreasing day by day due to the increasing state of chaos and insecurity.In addition, the income has been decreasing due to the increase in the aforementioned illegal oil refineries, the lack of technology and structures, methods and tools.
Reuters
