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The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed that 18 people sustained severe injuries in a gas explosion that occurred in the Oroazi community of Port Harcourt.
The incident happened on Sunday evening at a gas refilling shop, causing substantial damage to nearby buildings.
This latest explosion is part of a series of gas and Improvised Explosive Device incidents recorded in the state since 2024.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, verified the incident during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday.
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