At least 100 people have been reportedly killed following an explosion at an illegal oil refining site in Ohaji/Egbema area of Imo state.
The incident, which was said to have started around 11pm on Friday, resulted in a fire outbreak at Abaezi forest in Ohaji/Egbema area.
Speaking on the incident, Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo, who was represented by Goodluck Opiah, commissioner for petroleum resources, said many youths lost their lives to the fire, but the exact number of fatalities has not been determined.
Opiah also said Okenze Onyewoke, identified as the owner of the illegal refining site, had been declared wanted by the state government.
