Rivers
Bonny Demands Probe Over Fresh Death At NLNG Plant
The Ogbobiri Asawo of the Jumbo Major House in Grand Bonny Kingdom has condemned the death of Mr. Ernest Jabez Oko Jumbo at the Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) plant in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, demanding an immediate and transparent investigation into the incident.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade Eric Rogas Jumbo, and Media and Communications Officer, Comrade Godswill Lawson Jumbo, the group described the incident as shocking and deeply painful.
According to the statement, the deceased, a supervisor with Amaidiem, reportedly died on Thursday, May 21, 2026, while carrying out official duties at the NLNG site.
The organisation expressed concern that the incident occurred barely one month after another member of the family allegedly lost his life under similar circumstances at the same facility.
“This tragedy comes barely a month after another member of our family lost his life in a similar incident at the same site. Two sons lost in quick succession, from the same location, under circumstances that are yet to be fully explained”, the statement said.
The group condemned what it described as recurring loss of lives at the facility, insisting that the safety of workers must not be treated with disregard.
“We condemn this recurring loss of life in the strongest terms. It is unacceptable, and the Jumbo Major House Ogbobiri Asawo will not stand by while the lives of our people are treated with disregard”, it added.
The group extended condolences to the family of the deceased and called on NLNG, security agencies, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders to launch an independent investigation into the incident.
It warned against any attempt to suppress facts surrounding the death, stressing that accountability must prevail.
The organisation also appealed to aggrieved family members and residents to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring them that necessary steps were being taken to ensure justice.
“The Ogbobiri Asawo will not relent until the circumstances surrounding both incidents are fully investigated and those responsible are held accountable. The safety and dignity of our sons working in these facilities are non-negotiable”, the statement concluded.
By: Theresa Frederick & Charity Amiso