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Tanker Fire Kills 7 Persons as New Police Boss Resumes
in Anambra
It would be recalled that on the 9/2/2019 at about 8:30pm, there
was a fire incident caused by Petrol Tanker explosion at Amawbia
roundabout Awka in Anambra State.
So far, a total number of Seven Corpses were certified dead at
various hospitals by medical Doctors while the only surviving
victim was referred to the University Teaching hospital Nnewi and
was admitted at the intensive care unit of the hospital.
Consequently, out of the seven Corpses confirmed dead, three are
deposited at Amaku General Hospital Morgue, two at Regina Caeli
Hospital and another two at Piston Hospital Morgue for postmortem
examination.
Meanwhile, Situation was brought under control and obstruction
cleared. Investigation is still ongoing.
In another development, the New Commissioner of Police Anambra
State Command CP Mustapha Dandaura officially assumed duty as the
27TH Commissioner of Police in the State.
The CP observed a Sentry Guard mounted in his honour at the
quater guard and went to his office where he addressed the
PRESS.
In his maiden address, the CP assures Ndi Anambra of his
readiness to tackle the menace of cultism, extortion and ensure
hitch free and credible elections in the State.
The CP also addressed Senior Police officers comprising
HODS/DPOS in the Command and warned them to be professional in
discharging their duties and ensure effective supervision of their
subordinates.
Consequently , the CP headed straight to the Scene of Tanker
explosion which claimed several lives at Amawbia roundabout few
days ago and commiserate with Ndi Anambra over the loss of lives
and properties due to the fire incident.
Meanwhile , the CP also paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency
the Executive Governor of Anambra State Chief Willie Obiano at the
Governor’s Lodge.
Finally, the CP retire to his office and continue with the
business of the day.
SP Haruna Mohammed
PPRO Anambra State Police Command