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Shell Pipeline Explosion in Bayelsa Contained, No Casualties Reported
Shell Pipeline Explosion in Bayelsa Contained, No Casualties Reported
By Zagazola Makama
A pipeline explosion occurred at a Shell facility in Obuna, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on March 18 at about 9:30 p.m., triggering an emergency response from firefighters and disaster management teams.
Intelligence sources say the explosion was caused by a gas surge into the NLNG Plant in Gbaran, Yenagoa LGA. The situation was professionally controlled, and no loss of life was recorded.
As a precaution, communities near the affected area were evacuated, while engineers worked to shut down the pipeline from Ogonmbiri in Southern Ijaw LGA to prevent further pressure build-up.
Despite speculations on social media about possible sabotage, security agencies confirmed that there was no disruption by any militant or criminal group. Normal activities have resumed in the area.
Shell Pipeline Explosion in Bayelsa Contained, No Casualties Reported