An explosion occurred at Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP) in Bodo community, Gokana LGA of Rivers state on Monday night.
Gatekeepers News reports that a section of the TNP was affected by the explosion which led to a conflagration in the area.
Videos circulating on social media show thick black smoke and flames spreading rapidly into the surrounding mangrove forest.
According to an eyewitness; the explosion occurred near the Bodo-Bonny road, which is currently under construction.
The incident comes a day after lawmakers commended impeachment proceedings against Siminalayi Fubara, the state Governor.
