At least 37 die of fumes in Nigeria oil pipeline incident, group says

**At least 37 People Reported Dead After Fumes from Nigeria Oil Pipeline Incident**

A group of residents in Nigeria has reported that at least 37 people died after fumes were released during an oil pipeline incident. The group alleges that thieves siphoned a petroleum product under high pressure into boats, which subsequently caused the release of toxic fumes.

The incident, which occurred in Nigeria, involved an oil pipeline that was reportedly targeted by suspected thieves. According to the group, the thieves siphoned the petroleum product under high pressure into boats, leading to the release of fumes that caused the fatalities.

No further details about the location of the incident or the identity of the group have been released.

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