A military plane crash in Nigeria has left a traditional ruler and community members in distress as the wreckage contaminated their primary source of drinking water. The river where the plane crashed is the same one used for drinking water after treatment at a facility seven kilometers away. The ruler expressed concern about the pollution from decayed bodies and spilled fuel, which could spread through the water supply, affecting the health and wellbeing of residents. Community members are now facing the urgent need to address the contamination and ensure clean water for their survival.

Originally reported by AllAfrica