Pipeline reportedly set ablaze in Delta hours after VP's visit
Hours after the visit of Vice President Osinbajo to the Niger Delta area, a crude oil pipeline has been set ablaze by unknown persons.
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A report by Vanguard revealed that some unknown persons set fire on a crude oil pipeline belonging to the Niger Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, at Ughelli, Delta state.
The development has reportedly sparked fears of attacks by suspected oil rebels.
It was reported that the pipeline was seen raging with fire at about 4:30p.m on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 sending huge balls of flame into the atmosphere.
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The report further revealed that no one was able to ascertain if the cause of the fire was as a result of an attack or environmental impact as Niger Delta groups are yet to claim the damage.
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