An oil spill has been reported at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) loading terminal, SMI, in Bonny, Rivers State.

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said in a statement issued this afternoon that the oil spill occurred yesterday, Saturday, December 14, 2024.

?The incident resulted from a ruptured pipeline. SPDC has promptly shut down the affected pipeline and deployed containment booms to protect the neighboring communities,? NIMASA said in the statement signed by the Head, Public Relations, Osagie Edward, FNIPR.

?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,? the statement said.