Nigeria Oil Theft Tragedy: At Least 37 Die After Toxic Fumes Overwhelm Illegal Crude Siphoning Operation

At least 37 people died in Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers state while allegedly attempting to steal crude oil from a loading vessel. An advocacy group said the victims inhaled toxic fumes at high pressure while siphoning crude from an illegal tapping point. Many others remain missing. Police confirmed the deaths and said an investigation is underway.