At least 37 people are feared dead following an incident at Okari Jetty in Okrika Mainland, Rivers State, involving suspected inhalation of petroleum products. The event occurred around midnight on Thursday, September 3, 2026, during an alleged transfer of petroleum products from a pipeline tapping point into boats. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) reported the deaths and noted that several others are missing, with some bodies sighted floating on the river but not yet recovered.
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