Social Action Nigeria Calls for Evacuation After Woman Dies

Social Action Nigeria, alongside representatives from Bille Kingdom in Rivers State, has called for the immediate evacuation of residents from areas impacted by ongoing gas spillage, following the death of Joy Amos. Amos suffered severe burns from an explosion in her home at Opu Ibiila Community on September 3 and died on September 22 after treatment in Port Harcourt.

The organization is urging the Federal Government, Rivers State Government, and relevant agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into her death and the gas emissions that have plagued the community since 2025. They demand the release of environmental test results, deployment of medical teams, provision of emergency healthcare, and identification of temporary evacuation centers.

Additionally, they seek compensation for affected families and accountability for the gas emissions. Previous reports indicated elevated levels of harmful gases in the area, raising concerns about further explosions and the safety of residents.