At least 110 people have been killed in an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in Nigeria
The overnight blast happened at a depot on the border of Nigeria’s Rivers and Imo states.
The nation’s President says there is “shock and trauma“ following the event in which victims were burnt beyond recognition.
Local police are searching for the owner of the illegal operation, which has caused damage to local fishing and agriculture.
These illegal practices are seen to be relatively easy to pull off because of a lack of oversight in Nigeria.
Authorities have been struggling to curb the growth of illegal plants where stolen crude oil is refined. The practices have been increasing because of a rising rate of unemployment and poverty in the country.
However, Nigeria’s President has ordered forces to increase their efforts to shut them down.
