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Niger Delta residents report health issues and deaths from oil and gas leaks
Inhabitants of communities in Rivers and Bayelsa states are raising alarms over health complications and unusual deaths linked to persistent oil spills and gas leaks.
Residents in the Niger Delta, specifically in Rivers and Bayelsa, are reporting an increase in health challenges and mysterious deaths. These issues are attributed to continuous oil spills and gas leaks within their communities. The situation highlights the ongoing environmental and health risks faced by local populations in these regions.
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