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Nigerians die after inhaling toxic fumes during alleged pipeline theft, community group says
By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
At least 37 people have died after inhaling toxic fumes while allegedly stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State, an environmental group in the oil-rich region says.
While the Nigerian navy has increased maritime security operations, the military and other security agencies have carried out operations against oil thieves, who often hid out in the area's dense mangrove forests.
Nigeria is trying to increase oil production after years of problems caused by theft, insecurity and underinvestment.
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