Apples Bite International Magazine
  • News Bite
    • All
    • Arts
    • Events
    • International
    • National
    • Politics
    • Press Release
    • Security
    • Show Biz
    • Sports
    Former Bayelsa military administrator Caleb Olubolade dies at 70

    Former Bayelsa military administrator Caleb Olubolade dies at 70

    Rotary District 9112 Awards Scholarships to Indigent Undergraduates in Lagos

    Rotary District 9112 Awards Scholarships to Indigent Undergraduates in Lagos

    'No One Above the Law,' EFCC Moves to Quiz Tompolo Over Viral Naira Spraying Video

    ‘No One Above the Law,’ EFCC Moves to Quiz Tompolo Over Viral Naira Spraying Video

    UK citizenship

    UK Government Increases Residency Requirement For Permanent Citizenship To 10 Years

    The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)

    Fraud Allegations Against Us Are Baseless And False – The Nigerian Ports Authority

    The All Progressives Congress (APC)

    APC Chairmanship Primary In Eti Osa LGA Was An Imposition, Not An Election – Wasiu Yekini Babatunde’s Delegates

    Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I

    Itsekiris And Yorubas Are Bound By Blood – Alaafin Of Oyo

    Ghana Foundation Honours Tinubu with Lifetime African Achievement Award

    Ghana Foundation Honours Tinubu with Lifetime African Achievement Award

    NEWS MIGRATION RULES: UK to Ban Overseas Recruitment of Care Workers

    NEWS MIGRATION RULES: UK to Ban Overseas Recruitment of Care Workers

    • Politics
    • International
    • National
    • Show Biz
    • Events
    • Security
    • Sports
    • Press Release
  • Lifestyle Bite
    • Fitness
    • Nutrition
    • Personal Growth
    • Travel
  • Health Bite
    • Doctor’s Diagnosis
  • Brand & Business Bite
  • Fashion Bite
  • Opinion Bite
    • Featured Story
    • Fiction & Poetry
    • Career
    • Teachings
    • ABM Staff Blog
    • ABM True Stories
    • Research
    • Tech
  • More
    • Latest Magazine Issue
    • Leadership 360°
    • Romance
      • Love
      • Sex and Relationship
      • ABM TV
      • Interviews
      • Movies
      • Red Carpets
  • CONTACT US
No Result
View All Result
  • News Bite
    • All
    • Arts
    • Events
    • International
    • National
    • Politics
    • Press Release
    • Security
    • Show Biz
    • Sports
    Former Bayelsa military administrator Caleb Olubolade dies at 70

    Former Bayelsa military administrator Caleb Olubolade dies at 70

    Rotary District 9112 Awards Scholarships to Indigent Undergraduates in Lagos

    Rotary District 9112 Awards Scholarships to Indigent Undergraduates in Lagos

    'No One Above the Law,' EFCC Moves to Quiz Tompolo Over Viral Naira Spraying Video

    ‘No One Above the Law,’ EFCC Moves to Quiz Tompolo Over Viral Naira Spraying Video

    UK citizenship

    UK Government Increases Residency Requirement For Permanent Citizenship To 10 Years

    The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)

    Fraud Allegations Against Us Are Baseless And False – The Nigerian Ports Authority

    The All Progressives Congress (APC)

    APC Chairmanship Primary In Eti Osa LGA Was An Imposition, Not An Election – Wasiu Yekini Babatunde’s Delegates

    Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I

    Itsekiris And Yorubas Are Bound By Blood – Alaafin Of Oyo

    Ghana Foundation Honours Tinubu with Lifetime African Achievement Award

    Ghana Foundation Honours Tinubu with Lifetime African Achievement Award

    NEWS MIGRATION RULES: UK to Ban Overseas Recruitment of Care Workers

    NEWS MIGRATION RULES: UK to Ban Overseas Recruitment of Care Workers

    • Politics
    • International
    • National
    • Show Biz
    • Events
    • Security
    • Sports
    • Press Release
  • Lifestyle Bite
    • Fitness
    • Nutrition
    • Personal Growth
    • Travel
  • Health Bite
    • Doctor’s Diagnosis
  • Brand & Business Bite
  • Fashion Bite
  • Opinion Bite
    • Featured Story
    • Fiction & Poetry
    • Career
    • Teachings
    • ABM Staff Blog
    • ABM True Stories
    • Research
    • Tech
  • More
    • Latest Magazine Issue
    • Leadership 360°
    • Romance
      • Love
      • Sex and Relationship
      • ABM TV
      • Interviews
      • Movies
      • Red Carpets
  • CONTACT US
No Result
View All Result
Apples Bite International Magazine
No Result
View All Result
Adron Homes
Home News Bite

Rivers Illegal Refinery Explosion: Pregnant Woman, 17 Others Die

Madukwe Nwabuisi by Madukwe Nwabuisi
October 3, 2023
in News Bite, Security
0
Explosion
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

No fewer than 18 people, including a pregnant woman, have lost their lives following an explosion in an illegal oil refining site in the Ibas community in the Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State.

It was learned that the incident occurred late Sunday night when some people in the community were scooping petroleum products.

A resident in the community, who gave his name as Emmanuel, said the victims were selling the product at the refining site when the place suddenly went up in flames.

Emmanuel said, “More than 40 people were there at the site. They were there scooping crude oil when the place caught fire. The fire came from a refining site that was close to the point where they were scooping crude oil.

“Many Isiokpo and Oduoha people and Ibaa people were there. Seven of the people died inside the pit where they were scooping the crude. About 10 were burnt to charcoal by the pit.

“About 30 people died at the site while over 15 have been rushed to the hospital. I hear that three of them have died while they were being rushed to the hospital.”

But the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps gave the casualty figure as 18.

The spokesperson of the NSCDC, Rivers State Command, Olufemi Ayodele, said in a statement that the deceased included a fresh graduate and a lady whose wedding was scheduled for next month.

Ayodele said 18 persons were roasted while 25 persons at the site were rescued by operatives.

He said preliminary investigations showed that the explosion was caused by a local refinery cooking pot constructed close to an oil reservoir that contained combustible materials.

He said the burning temperature eventually became too high and the environment gutted the fire.

“There is a need for conscious effort and stronger collaborations with the traditional institutions, community youths, and religious leaders amongst others to fight against oil bunkering activities in our various communities and this begins with giving credible intelligence and information to the NSCDC which remains the lead agency in the fight against vandalism of oil pipelines and protection of critical national assets and Infrastructures in Rivers State,” Ayodele said.

Madukwe B. Nwabuisi
Madukwe Nwabuisi

Madukwe B. Nwabuisi is an accomplished journalist renown for his fearless reporting style and extensive expertise in the field. He is an investigative journalist, who has established himself as a kamikaze reporter.

Tags: ExplosionRefinery

Related Posts

Former Bayelsa military administrator Caleb Olubolade dies at 70
News Bite

Former Bayelsa military administrator Caleb Olubolade dies at 70

May 12, 2025
Rotary District 9112 Awards Scholarships to Indigent Undergraduates in Lagos
News Bite

Rotary District 9112 Awards Scholarships to Indigent Undergraduates in Lagos

May 12, 2025
'No One Above the Law,' EFCC Moves to Quiz Tompolo Over Viral Naira Spraying Video
News Bite

‘No One Above the Law,’ EFCC Moves to Quiz Tompolo Over Viral Naira Spraying Video

May 12, 2025
UK citizenship
International

UK Government Increases Residency Requirement For Permanent Citizenship To 10 Years

May 12, 2025
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)
News Bite

Fraud Allegations Against Us Are Baseless And False – The Nigerian Ports Authority

May 12, 2025
The All Progressives Congress (APC)
News Bite

APC Chairmanship Primary In Eti Osa LGA Was An Imposition, Not An Election – Wasiu Yekini Babatunde’s Delegates

May 12, 2025
No Result
View All Result

Recent Posts

  • Former Bayelsa military administrator Caleb Olubolade dies at 70
  • A Less Stressful Claiming Process Will End The Issue Of Unclaimed Dividends In Nigeria – Shareholders
  • Limited Disposal Income Is Making Insurance An Afterthought For More Nigerians – Tunde Lawuyi
  • Rotary District 9112 Awards Scholarships to Indigent Undergraduates in Lagos
  • ‘No One Above the Law,’ EFCC Moves to Quiz Tompolo Over Viral Naira Spraying Video

Recent Comments

    Apples Bite International Magazine

    Apples Bite Magazine is your premier destination for updates in business, daily news, and entertainment. At Apples Bite, we serve insightful stories and in-depth analysis, curated to empower professionals, entrepreneurs, and forward-thinking individuals who thrive on staying ahead of the curve.

    Our name ‘Apples Bite’ is inspired by the notion of discovery, innovation, and insight. Just as the iconic apple has been a symbol of knowledge and breakthrough—from the tale of Isaac Newton to the digital revolution—we believe that each bite of information you take from our platform brings you closer to understanding the world in smarter, sharper ways.

    © 2024 All Rights Reserved. ApplesBite International Magazine. Designed by DeedsTech.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • CONTACT US
    • Home – Applesbite Magazine
    • Home I ApplesBite Magazine
    • Privacy Policy

    © 2024 All Rights Reserved. ApplesBite International Magazine. Designed by DeedsTech.