(Ecofin Agency) - As fuel scarcity persists in Nigeria, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s (NNPC), System 2B trunk line in Warri on Tuesday evening exploded till late this afternoon, no casualty has been recorded so far.

The System 2B trunk line situated near the David Ejoor Barracks, Effurun, close to Warri, Delta State delivers products to the Benin City depot and other depots in the Northern region of the country.

Although the cause of the pipeline explosion has not been disclosed, it is however not a surprise anymore as the trunk line explodes regularly due to vandalism and the activities of thugs in the vicinity.

Up till now, with great smoke rising into the air, causing environmental pollution and posing serious health hazards to the residents of Effurun and its surroundings, firefighters have not been able to put out the fire. Efforts to speak with officials of NNPC on the incident have proved abortive, Daily Independent reports.