Dr Willie Obiano
Gov
Dr Willie Obiano
Gov Commiserates With Victims of Onitsha Inferno, Sets
up Panel
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 during 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