No
fewer than 100 persons on Thursday died in the gas plant explosion in Nnewi,
Nnewi Local Government Area of Anambra State.
According
to residents of Nnewi, several buildings, over 60 vehicles and more than 50
motorcycles were burnt beyond recognition in the disaster, where more than 20
other people sustained injuries.
They
told Punch that the Christmas Eve fire, which emanated from Inter
Corp Oil Limited (LPG Gas Plant), a member of Chikason Group, started at about
11am.
“It
was caused by an explosion that occurred when a truck was making an attempt to
discharge its contents without waiting for the mandatory cooling time while
customers were said to be refilling at the same time,” an eyewitness, Emeka
Odogwu, said.
He
said customers, passersby and neighbours were burnt to ashes.
Odogwu
added, “The remains of victims and other badly affected burnt persons were
taken to Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi.
May the souls of the deceased rest on peace. Have the security agencies investigated and ruled out terrorism? If this is die to human error or outright negligence, are necessary measures to be taken to avoid another such disaster? Hope security agencies, standards organization of Nigeria and fire department if it exists knows that this this is part of their respsiibilities and not being used by politicians to harass opponents and collect bribes
ReplyDeleteMay the souls of the deceased rest on peace. Have the security agencies investigated and ruled out terrorism? If this is die to human error or outright negligence, are necessary measures to be taken to avoid another such disaster? Hope security agencies, standards organization of Nigeria and fire department if it exists knows that this this is part of their respsiibilities and not being used by politicians to harass opponents and collect bribes
ReplyDeleteOh so sad,that is the Xmas gift from Buhari,I thought his administration will be different from what we use to have,lord have mercy upon Nigeria,may their souls rest in perfect t peace amen!
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