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Idumessa Destination Guide
Delve into Idumessa in Nigeria
Idumessa in the region of Nigeria (general) is located in Nigeria - some 238 mi or ( 383 km ) South-West of Abuja , the country's capital .
Local time in Idumessa is now 12:34 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Douala, Malabo, Urhehue, Sapoba, and Port Harcourt. While being here, you might want to check out Douala . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Idumessa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
1998 Jesse pipeline explosion
On October 18, 1998 a pipeline explosion occurred in the community of Jesse, 290 kilometres southeast of Lagos, Nigeria. The cause of the blast has been debated. The Nigerian government stated the explosion took place after scavengers intentionally ruptured the pipeline with their tools and ignited the blaze; however, others have stated the pipeline ruptured due to a lack of maintenance and neglect with a cigarette igniting the fire.
Located at 5.87 5.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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