The Police in Bayelsa State said yesterday that they have recovered the remains of victims of Thursday’s crude oil pipeline explosion which occurred in Agip’s field in the state.
Twelve people died in the explosion which occurred while Agip staff were carrying out routine maintenance on Tebidaba-Clough line, in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state.
Two persons are still missing according to the police.
Spokesman for the State Police Command, Mr Asinim Butswat, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yenagoa that search and rescue efforts for the missing persons had been activated, but yet to yield any result.
He said: “twelve persons were burnt beyond recognition, which included a soldier on guard duty amongst others.
“Four persons were rescued alive and are undergoing treatment, while two persons are still missing. Search for the missing persons is ongoing,” Butswat said.