Thursday 6 April 2017

Kerosene Explosion in Calabar Kills 2, Leaving 16 others with severe burns.

Victim of the explosion visit by Dr. Asibong Inyang- Commissioner of Health
Kerosene explosion kills 2, David a 10 year old boy and a mother of two, leaving 16 others in critical conditions including the two kids and David's family
The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Asibong Inyang, who visited the victims at the hospital said the government is investigating the incident to find the root cause of the explosions.
She said the Ministry of Health would also educate residents on the dangers of using adulterated products, and promised to donate medical accessories to the ward in support of their treatment.
Also, the State Commissioner for Petroleum, Itaya Asuquo Nyong, gave the assurance that his ministry would investigate those behind the adulteration and bring the culprits to book.
“We will set up an investigative panel cos we want to get to the root cause of the matter and find out where this product is bought and I intend to involve the services of the operative agencies in this operation, because we intend to ensure that adequate punishment is given. We should never experience such in the state”
Some of the victims who spoke to Sparqlzzz, expressed that they were in deep pains as a result of the burns from the explosion.
Sparqlzzz News.
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