Residents of communities near the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) facility have blocked the entrance to the gate in protest over a toxic chemical release that has killed plants in the residential areas.

The chemical, released since Wednesday, has caused widespread damage to vegetation and raised concerns about the health and safety of residents.

The protesters on friday say they are demanding immediate action from the NNPC to address the issue, have vowed to continue blocking the gate until their demands are met.

The incident has sparked outrage and concern among community members, who are calling for compensation for their crops killed by the chemical release.