Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) of Nigeria Limited has temporarily shut one of its oil pipelines in Nigeria following a rapture at a loading terminal in Bonny, Rivers State, which led to an oil spill over the weekend.

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) confirmed that the spill had reached the shoreline. 

The agency said SPDC immediately shut down the pipeline and deployed containment booms to protect nearby communities.

“NIMASA is actively monitoring the situation from an emergency operations center and collaborating with SPDC and other relevant stakeholders to assess the extent of the spill and determine necessary follow-up actions,” said Osagie Edward, head of public relations at NIMASA.

The agency urged the public to remain calm, assuring them that it is committed to mitigating the impact of the spill and restoring affected areas.