According to Channels TV, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Imo, Chimeziri Lowell, has confirmed the development.

Lowell was reported to have stated that the pipeline explosion was triggered by illegal oil bunkering activities by some hoodlums in the community.

As at the time of filing this report, the causalities could not be ascertained.

Details later....