Fresh Oil Spill Disrupts Fishing in Bayelsa Community

A crude oil spill polluted the shoreline of Egweama on Cape Formosa Island in Bayelsa State on Sunday, November 1, 2026, disrupting fishing and leaving residents unable to go to sea. Residents, including Ebimiete David, collected oil in containers until around 3 a.m., while some fishing nets were contaminated and damaged. Community Development Committee chairman Tonye Yemoleigha called for urgent intervention, cleanup, medical care and relief supplies; the spill’s source remains unconfirmed, although unverified community reports point to Aiteo Oil Company’s activities. ECARD described the incident as another “mystery spill” whose source has not been identified.