Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited has confirmed a spill on its

Trans Niger Pipeline in Elelenwo, located in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers

State.

The company reported that the spill, caused by a pipeline leak, has been contained and

repairs have been completed.

Earlier this week, residents of Rumuoduwere in Elelenwo expressed concern about the

spill, which they claimed had devastated their farmlands and contaminated underground

water. Martin Enwuka, a local opinion leader, noted that some residents had fled the area

due to the spill and urged Shell to take swift action to facilitate their return.

In response, SPDC’s Media Relations Manager, Gladys Afam-Anadu, stated that

production was halted as a precautionary measure to allow for repairs.

She added that the company’s oil spill response team conducted an inspection and

containment operations upon receiving the report. Following a Joint Investigation Visit,

repairs were completed, and the pipeline is now operational.

Afam-Anadu assured that discussions with the community would continue to address the

spill’s impact. And that the pipeline has been repaired and is back in operation. We will

continue discussions with the community in the coming weeks regarding the spill’s effects.”