THE Bayela Police Command said it had recovered the remains of victims of Thursday’s crude oil pipeline explosion which occurred in Agip’s field in Bayelsa.
Mr Asinim Butswat, the Bayelsa Police Command spokesman, stated this yesterday in Yenagoa in an interview with news men
The police spokesman said that two persons were still missing.
Butswat said that search and rescue efforts had since been activated, but yet to yield any result.
“On Thursday, June 9, 2015, at about 1600hrs, a pipeline exploded while Agip staff were carrying out routine maintenance on Tebidaba-Clough line, in Southern Ijaw LGA.
“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.
