In the Nigerian state of Rivers, an explosion occurred in the Omoku area in the house where illegally produced oil was processed and stored.
According to the media, as a result of the explosion, five people burned alive, a few more were injured.
Nigeria, which has rich in supplies of oil and gas, regularly encounters the problems of oil theft. These crimes cause serious damage to the country’s economy.
Earlier, Nigeria authorities stated that in 2023, due to the theft of oil and attacks on pipelines, the country lost more than three billion dollars.