https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-37-killed-by-toxic-fumes-during-alleged-petrol-theft-in-nigeria-reports-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-37-killed-by-toxic-fumes-during-alleged-petrol-theft-in-nigeria-reports-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-37-killed-by-toxic-fumes-during-alleged-petrol-theft-in-nigeria-reports-say#u61960Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:55:14 +0000At least 37 people died in Nigeria's Rivers State after inhaling hazardous fumes during an attempt to steal petrol from a pipeline. An environmental group reported the fatalities in the oil-producing region. The victims were allegedly siphoning fuel from the infrastructure when they were exposed to lethal gases. Multiple news outlets have corroborated the death toll and the cause of death.Why it mattersIllegal fuel siphoning is a recurring issue in Nigeria's oil-rich regions. These activities often lead to fatal accidents or environmental disasters. The use of pipelines for theft pos https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-37-killed-by-toxic-fumes-during-alleged-petrol-theft-in-nigeria-reports-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-37-killed-by-toxic-fumes-during-alleged-petrol-theft-in-nigeria-reports-say#u58225Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:36:29 +0000At least 37 people died in Nigeria's Rivers State after inhaling toxic fumes during an attempt to steal petrol from a pipeline. An environmental group reported the deaths, which occurred in an oil-producing region. Multiple news outlets confirm that dozens of individuals perished during the incident. The victims were suspected of attempting to siphon fuel from the infrastructure when they were exposed to the lethal gases.Why it mattersRivers State is a primary oil-producing hub in Nigeria. Pipeline theft is a recurring issue in the region, often involving illegal tapping of fuel lines. Th