Nigerians die after inhaling toxic fumes during alleged pipeline theft, community group says

September 4, 2026 · 3:35 pm 2 sources

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• Nigerians die after inhaling toxic fumes during alleged pipeline theft, community group says
  BBC News · September 4, 2026 15:44
  The authorities are yet to determine an official death toll, but some reports say at least 37 are dead.

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• Nigeria: Suspected oil thieves dead after inhaling fumes
  Deutsche Welle · September 4, 2026 15:35
  A Nigerian environmental group says that at least 37 people died trying to siphon crude oil off a ship illegally. Police acknowledged a fatal incident but gave fewer details, saying investigations continued.