The Enugu State Fire Service has swiftly put out another natural gas flare, this time from borehole drilling at the Federal Housing Estate, Ugwogo Nike.
Saturday night’s flare, which started around 10:30 p.m sent rig operators and locals fleeing following a similar incident near Caritas University in May 2022 that lasted for over 20 days.
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State Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Sam Ugwu, who inspected the site on Sunday, emphasised the determination to harness its dormant mineral resources while warning against unauthorised borehole drilling.
Narrating the incident, the State Chief Fire Officer, Okwudiri Ohaa attributed their quick response to insights gained from the Caritas University flare.
A member of the drilling firm, Kamarudeen Ado told newsmen that they were shocked at the unexpected gas emergence, but assured that no lives were lost and injured individuals are being treated at a local hospital.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
