An explosion has rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline at Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The explosion occurred late on Monday night near the Bodo-Bonny Road under construction.
The affected section of the major pipeline is currently on fire, though the exact cause of the explosion remains unknown at this time.
From a video that emerged on Tuesday morning, thick black smoke could be seen billowing into the atmosphere, with a raging fire spreading fast into the mangrove.
It could not be ascertained if the incident is connected with the recent threats by some militants to blow up oil installation over the political crisis in the state.
