Dozens die in Nigeria oil theft attempt after inhaling toxic fumes — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dozens-die-in-nigeria-oil-theft-attempt-after-inhaling-toxic-fumesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Thirty-seven dead in Nigeria oil theft attempthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dozens-die-in-nigeria-oil-theft-attempt-after-inhaling-toxic-fumeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dozens-die-in-nigeria-oil-theft-attempt-after-inhaling-toxic-fumes#u61544Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:55:31 +0000Thirty-seven people died in Nigeria's Rivers State after inhaling toxic fumes during an illegal oil-siphoning operation. The victims perished while attempting to steal oil in the oil-producing region. Local reports from Daily Trust and Punch Newspapers confirmed the death toll at 37 following the exposure incident on Thursday. Multiple news outlets verified that dozens of individuals lost their lives in the accident.Why it mattersIllegal oil siphoning and theft are persistent problems in Nigeria's oil-producing regions, often leading to fatal accidents involving hazardous materials a Toxic fumes kill 37 during oil theft attempt in Nigeriahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dozens-die-in-nigeria-oil-theft-attempt-after-inhaling-toxic-fumeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dozens-die-in-nigeria-oil-theft-attempt-after-inhaling-toxic-fumes#u58315Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:36:44 +0000At least 37 people died in Nigeria's Rivers State on Thursday after inhaling toxic fumes during an illegal oil-siphoning operation. The victims were attempting to steal oil in the oil-producing region when the exposure occurred. Multiple news outlets report that dozens of individuals perished in the incident, which has been characterized as an oil theft attempt. Local reports from Daily Trust and Punch Newspapers specify the death toll at 37.Why it mattersRivers State is a primary hub for Nigeria's petroleum industry. Illegal oil siphoning is a persistent issue in the region that oft