Segun James
7 May 2009
Yenagoa — A massive oil spill has occurred from one of the pipelines belonging to Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in Oloibiri area of Bayelsa State, devastating farm lands and communities.
The spill, which occurred at an area near where oil was first struck in Nigeria, also impacted on Otueke, in Ogbia Local Government, the native community of the Vice-President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan.
Although it has not been ascertained if the spill was as a result of sabotage, the spread was aided by yesterday's heavy downpour.THISDAY gathered that the spill occurred at a pipeline point at Otuogidi community.
The well from which the spill came was said to be the second oil well discovered after the popular Oloibiri, a situation which suggests that the pipeline may be old and rusted.
A community leader, Mr Bright Ogbuku, said as soon as the spill was noticed, efforts were made to inform management of Shell, who were alleged of showing indifference.
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