The member representing Ohaji-Egbema Oguta and Oru West Federal Constituency Eugene Dibiagwu has described those who engage in oil bunkering as enemies of the nation.
Speaking at the explosion site that claimed about five lives at Obitti rubber estate in Ohaji-Egbema local government area, the lawmaker lamented the collossal loss to the country.
Nigeria loses an average 4.2 billion dollars annually to oil theft.
No thanks to rising illegal oil bunkering across the Niger Delta region.
Two years ago, over eighty people were burnt beyond recognition in Abaezi forest in Ohaji-Egbema local government area following an explosion arising from illegal refining activity.
Last week, a repeat of the incident happened in Obitti rubber estate, an indication that the last episode has been quickly forgotten.
The Lawmaker who visited the site of the explosion frowned at the illegal activities going on in the area.
Some Community leaders gave further insights on the economic sabotage in the area and it’s implication to their environment.
Environmentalists see oil pipeline vandals and illegal oil bunkering as environmental terrorism due to their adverse effects on the environment. They say destruction of pipelines and other oil and gas facilities result in massive oil spills, which contaminate the soil, water, and air.
