Four persons reportedly died, on Monday, following a massive fire outbreak that occurred at the Nembe Jetty, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed that four burnt human skulls have been recovered from the scene.
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The fire which reportedly started off from a wooden boat conveying traders and their goods was believed to have been sparked by illegally refined petroleum products which are sometimes concealed in such boats to evade arrest by security personnel.
This incident was the third devastating fire outbreak to be reported in Rivers state in 48 hours.
In all the cases, illegally refined petroleum products are strongly believed to be the cause.