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Toxic gas kills 43 during oil theft attempt in Nigeria
The death toll from a toxic gas leak during an oil theft attempt in Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State has risen to 43. Some people were hospitalized as the investigation continued, while others who lost consciousness reportedly fell into the river and went missing.
A toxic gas leak occurred during an attempted oil theft by a group of youths in Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State. The death toll from the incident at Okari Jetty in the Okrika Local Government Area has risen to 43.
Police continue investigation
Rivers State Police spokesperson Agabe Blessing Karbalo said those who died and were affected by the gas had been attempting to steal oil. Karbalo said the investigation was continuing to determine the circumstances and extent of the incident.
Initial statements after the incident said that at least 37 people had died. Some people who lost consciousness because of the toxic gas fell into the river and went missing.
Some survivors were taken to hospital after experiencing difficulty breathing.
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