The fire from the explosion which ripped through the mangrove has been put out.
Police authorities in Rivers State have arrested two persons over the Trans-Niger Pipeline explosion that rocked the Bodo community of the state and have also begun an investigation into the matter.
The fire from explosion which ripped through the mangrove happened on Monday night but has been put out.
Spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command Grace Iringe-Iroko said some persons have been taken in for questioning over the incident.
“The Rivers State Police Command has commenced a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the fire. In connection with this, two individuals have been taken in for questioning as part of efforts to uncover any potential act of sabotage,” the police spokesperson said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
According to her, security operatives during a night patrol observed the incident which happened at the border of Kpor and Bodo communities, and alerted the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) which operates the pipeline.
“The latter initiated necessary safety protocols, including shutting down the affected pipeline,” Iringe-Iroko said.
“As a result of swift intervention, the situation is now under control, and there is no further threat to residents or the environment.”
