Explosion in Rivers State Leaves Several Feared Dead

On Friday, March 3rd, a tragic explosion occurred at Rumuekpe in the Emohua Local Government Area. Reports suggest that it was caused by a driver who had loaded a bus with crude oil stored in bags. When he started the engine of the vehicle, it caused an explosion that has been speculated to have killed more than a dozen people, including the driver. No official confirmation of the casualty figure has been made at this time.