Gas pipeline explosion in Rivers State injures 20, destroys 50 houses

A Nigeria Gas Company pipeline ruptured around 5pm Thursday in Aleto, Eleme LGA, Rivers State, injuring at least 20 people and destroying about 50 houses. Residents say the pipeline had leaked for three weeks despite community petitions to the company and regulators.

The Sun Nigeria / Telegraph Nigeria, 15-16 Oct 2026