The leak reportedly occurred on
Another oil leak, the third in six months, has discharged a yet-to-be-ascertained volume of crude oil that has polluted Okpoama community and its environs in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa.
The leak reportedly occurred on
Inikio Sele-D, the Chairperson of
Tarinyo Akono, former Chairperson of the
He said the entire ecosystem had been devastated, creating hardship for those who rely on marine resources for their livelihoods.
"This is the third leakage in six months and Agip has been crafty in its approach to sealing the leakages.
"It is quite unfortunate that NAOC officials in Bayelsa told the parent company, ENI of
The ex-NUJ Chief said the latest leakage ,which was discovered on the
"What will be the fate of the women who survive from periwinkle and oyster? What will be the fate of the women who survive from the buttress roots of the mangrove trees from which they make fish drying cards,?" he queried.
He added that the frequent leakages might be as a result of the old age of the pipeline, which has brought its integrity to question.
ENI issued a statement on the
"Preliminary findings show that the event is a minor spill of less than two barrels and containment measures have been deployed.
"However, community disturbances linked to issues of land ownership involving multiple communities have been delaying our access to the area.
"Regulators and authorities have been duly informed and we are continuing to engage the community to get access to the area," it said in the statement.
The oil firm has yet to respond to the latest leakage.
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