Bayelsa fishermen raise alarm over fresh oil spill at Chevron's oilfield

Daily Post Nigeria
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Fishermen operating around Atlantic Ocean near Bayelsa coastline on Sunday raised the alarm over an oil leakage suspected to be from the Funiwa oilfield operated by Chevron Nigeria (CNL).
The Fishermen mainly indigenes of Koluama in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, reported that they noticed crude on the water near the oil facility while on their usual fishing business.
According to the account given to DAILY POST, by Mr. Tombra Ebitimi, a fisherman from the coastal settlement, “We noticed the incident on Saturday night and subsequently reported same to the community leadership for proper investigation.
He also added that several helicopters have been deployed to the area for assessment as response efforts were yet to commence.

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