At least 37 suspected oil thieves died in Rivers State after inhaling toxic fumes from stolen crude oil they were loading into boats at Okari Jetty in Okirika Local Government Area. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, with locals reporting that the death toll could be as high as 43. Police have launched an investigation, and many others involved in the act are still missing.
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