The Nigerian Maritime Administration And Safety Agency (NIMASA) has confirmed that there was an oil spill on Saturday, December 14, 1024 at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) loading terminal, SMI, in Bonny, Rivers State.

In a statement released by the agency's Head of Public Relations, Osagie Edward, the incident resulted from a ruptured pipeline.

According to NIMASA, SPDC has “promptly shut down the affected pipeline and deployed containment booms to protect the neighbouring communities.”

He added: “Although the spill has reached the shoreline, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is actively monitoring the situation from an emergency operations center.

“The agency is collaborating with SPDC and other relevant stakeholders to assess the extent of the spill and determine necessary follow-up actions.

“Members of the public are advised to remain calm as NIMASA is committed to mitigating the impact of the spill and restore affected areas”