At least 37 people were burned to death after an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in Rivers state, a local security official and community leader said on Tuesday.

The victims included two pregnant women, Reuters reported.

The incident happened in the early hours of Monday in the Ibaa community in Rivers, Rufus Welekem, the head of security in the community said.

A Reuters witness saw charred remains of 15 people at an open space surrounded by burnt palm trees and a motorbike.

“Thirty five people were caught in the fire. Two people who were lucky to escape also died this morning in
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Heaven rest the souls of the struggling departed.

The people of this country should have a rethink and challenge their leaders to make the nation a better place for all.