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Dozens die in Nigeria oil theft attempt after inhaling toxic fumes
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Fusion42 · 7 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
An illegal attempt to siphon crude oil from a vessel in Nigeria’s Rivers state resulted in at least 37 deaths due to toxic fume inhalation, highlighting ongoing risks and losses linked to persistent oil theft in the Niger Delta.
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The cost and danger of oil theft in Nigeria is rising sharply. You in energy or security must treat this as a critical risk and opportunity to offer safer, monitored alternatives or environmental solutions.
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