NNPCL/ NGC Gas Pipeline Explodes in Delta

Sylvester Idowu in Warri

A gas pipeline, being operated by Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Nigerian Gas Company (NGC) has allegedly exploded at the back of Ijaghala Community, Ugborodo in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.

A community source said yesterday that the explosion occurred at about 6.15pm on Wednesday.

“We heard a loud bang and by the time we rushed out, we saw that the gas pipeline was on fire”, he said.

A community leader, who preferred to be anonymous, disclosed that the explosion might be as a result of pressure released from gas manifold at Okigbe.

The manifold in Okigbe, connects Chevron, SHELL and NGC gas line.

A video of the incident sent to THISDAY showed residents of a fish camp closed to the scene fleeing the area.

They were said to be taking refuge at Ijaghala community even as there was no report of human casualties as at press time.

None of the officials of the Nigerian Gas Company in Warri was willing to comment on the incident.