2022 Imo-Rivers explosion
| Date | 22 April 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | Imo State, Nigeria |
| Type | explosion |
| Deaths | 110 |
| Non-fatal injuries | unknown |
On 22 April 2022, an explosion in southern Nigeria killed 110 people.[1][2][3] It happened at an illegal oil refinery on the boundary of Imo State and Rivers State.[2][3]
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari described the explosion as a "catastrophe" and "national disaster".[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Death toll rises to 110 in Nigeria's illegal refinery explosion". Asian News International. 25 April 2022.
- ^ a b Khalid, Ishaq (24 April 2022). "Nigeria in trauma after Imo refinery deaths - President Buhari". BBC News.
- ^ a b "At least 80 killed by explosion at illegal oil refinery in Nigeria". TheJournal.ie. Agence France-Presse. 2022-04-24. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ "Illegal oil refinery blast that killed more than 100 a 'national disaster,' says Nigeria's president". CBC News. Reuters. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
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