Tension as Fire Guts Onitsha Plastic Market

Tension as Fire Guts Onitsha Plastic Market.

It has been gathered that fire outbreak has occurred in the early hours of Friday at the Onitsha plastic market in Anambra State.

In a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Haruna Mohammed, the fire broke out at about 1:50am on Friday.

Mohammed said that no life was lost and that investigation has commenced unraveling the circumstances that led to the fire outbreak.

The statement read:

 “On 5/3/2021 at about 1:50 am, there was a fire outbreak at a plaza located at the plastic market by Amobi Street, Onitsha in Anambra State.

 “Police operatives led by DPO CPS Onitsha SP Ifeanyi Iburu quickly mobilized to the scene and cordoned off the area to prevent looting and further catastrophe.

 “Fire Service was equally contacted and they responded promptly. The fire was extinguished with the help of firefighters and other sympathizers in the area. No loss of life and no injury have been reported. An investigation is ongoing to ascertain the extent of damage and circumstances surrounding the incident.

 “Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police CP Monday Bala Kuryas, appeal to the public to always apply safety precautions especially by switching off all electrical appliances in their homes, shops and workplaces when not in use in order to avert similar ugly incidents which could also lead to loss of lives and injuries especially during this harmattan period.”