At least 37 killed by toxic fumes during alleged petrol theft in Nigeria, reports say
An environmental group says those who died are suspected of stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State.
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An environmental group says those who died are suspected of stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State.
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