The ongoing public hearing on the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, on Thursday hit a snag as members of the host community exchanged blows during the hearing.
The host community is an integral part of the PIB, however, issue of representation caused the pandemonium.
The fist-fight broke out when opposing reps exchanged blows over who should represent oil producing areas.
Details to follow…
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