1. Governor
Willie Obiano of Anambra State expresses sympathy to the families of a woman
and a child burnt to death this afternoon in a fire accident in Onitsha. The
fire also razed structures, including shops, on Upper Iweka Road, Onitsha and
at Ochanja market.
2. The accident
occurred when a tanker laden with petroleum products, fell into a ditch and
spilled its contents. A ball of fire resulted from this incident and quickly
spread.
3. Men of the
Anambra State Fire Service arrived on the scene in good time with their new
equipment. For some reason, however, they were unable to quench the inferno.
The angry mob on the scene prevented other fire trucks, including one from
neighbouring Asaba in Delta State, from getting to the scene.
4. Governor
Obiano regrets this unfortunate situation and has directed owners of properties
affected by the tragic accident, including shop owners to report at
Ekwueme Square on Friday October 18,
2019 to see how the Anambra State Government can assist them.
5. A panel will
be set up immediately to 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.
6. Governor
Obiano and his family pray for the repose of the souls of the woman and child
who died in the accident. The Anambra State Government will assist their
families in their burial.
7. Government calls on Citizens especially those directly
affected to remain calm in the face of this disaster as it will do all within
its powers to ameliorate the suffering of those involved.
Signed
C. Don Adinuba
Commissioner for Information & Public Enlightenment
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