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Rivers State energy and environment officials inspected the site of a gas explosion in Aleto, Eleme Local Government Area, on October 17. The state said the incident occurred two days earlier, caused injuries and damaged property, with no fatalities reported.
Community representatives alleged that a pipeline leak had been reported before the explosion and called for maintenance and investigation. The state said residents’ concerns would be passed to relevant authorities. The account records allegations and an inspection; it does not establish the cause or findings of an investigation.