Willie Obiano, governor of
Anambra state, has sympathised with the victims of the fire incident at Onitsha
on Wednesday.
A tanker laden with petroleum
products had fallen into a ditch and spilled its contents, resulting in an
explosion.
The fire razed structures,
including shops on Upper Iweka road and at Ochanja market.
Men of the Anambra State Fire
Service were unable to put out the fire, making an angry mob at the scene to
prevent other fire trucks from making further attempts.
In a statement, Don Adinuba,
commissioner for information, said the governor had set up a team to probe the
tragic incident.
He added that efforts were in
place to assist those who lost properties in the fire outbreak.
“Governor Obiano and the entire
people of Anambra State regret this unfortunate situation and His Excellency
has taken steps to address the concerns of those affected,” he said.
“Government therefore requests
owners of properties affected by the tragic accident, shop owners and family
reps of deceased victims to assemble at Ekwueme Square, Awka on Monday October
21 2019 at 11am for documentation and to see how the Anambra State Government
can assist them.
“A panel headed by the Deputy
Governor, HE Dr. Nkem Okeke has been set up by the Governor to immediately
determine the cause of the accident, why the firemen could not put out the fire
and how the condition of the victims can be ameliorated.
“Governor Obiano and all Citizens
of Anambra State identify with victims of this unfortunate fire incident and
the general inhabitants of Onitsha over this sad inferno. The Anambra State
Government will do its best to stand by those affected.”
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