Farms Ruined As Pipeline Explosion Rocks Ibadan Again

Started by Shola Sholaz, Jun 17, 2013, 08:51 AM

Shola Sholaz

TWO weeks after a pipeline explosion in Apata Area of Ibadan, another explosion has rocked Alapata community area in Ido Local government area of Oyo State.
.
According to an impeccable source, the vandalised pipeline went up in flames Saturday night.
.
Though, there was no casualty reported, Vanguard gathered that many farmlands were destroyed by the raging fire while streams in the area were contaminated by oil.
.
As at the time of filing this reports, Valve Pit was still burning with thick smoke oozing from the place.
.
Men of the anti-vandalisation squad of the NSCDC, the Police, NNPC team and SSS were at the scene.
.
More details soon.