Farmlands in Ogugu community, near Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State have been destroyed by an oil spill.
The spill has polluted the only river in the area, which is the source of water for the residents.
The spill, which was discovered by the residents, was caused by a ruptured pipeline from Warri which passes through Ogugu community.
Some of the residents, who spoke to newsmen, said the spill had destroyed crops.
A palace chief in Ogugu, Alaye Yusuf, said the community had lost millions of naira to the oil spill.
“We discovered the oil spill when our farmers went to the farm and suddenly the whole area was filled with crude oil,’’ he said.
Yusuf said if the ruptured pipeline was not repaired, it could cause more damage to the farmers and the community.
“We are calling on NNPC to immediately repair the ruptured pipeline. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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