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Ikobi Destination Guide

Delve into Ikobi in Nigeria

Ikobi in the region of Nigeria (general) is located in Nigeria - some 237 mi or ( 382 km ) South-West of Abuja , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Ikobi

Local time in Ikobi is now 10:15 PM (Thursday) . 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, Ugo, Ugbukhuen, and Sapoba. While being here, you might want to check out Douala . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Ikobi ? 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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 5.87 5.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Tags: 1998 in Nigeria, 1998 industrial disasters, 20th-century explosions, Deaths caused by petroleum looting, Explosions in Nigeria, Pipeline accidents