Ogbo-Ogwu Market Fire: Anambra Health Commissioner, Obidike Visits The Injured
Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike joined in the rescue operation of injured persons during the fire incident that engulfed Ogbo-Ogwu International Market, Onitsha yesterday.
The tragic incident was suspectedly from a chemical explosion in the market.
Dr. Obidike who was present at the scene of the incident commended the efforts of the State Fire Service, market leaders and other good-spirited individuals for their commitment to rescuing the affected persons as well as conveying them to the hospitals for treatment.
According to Dr. Obidike, the suspected chemical explosion happened at the Government line in the market and unfortunately many people got injured, while some lost their lives and goods worth millions of naira got lost.
He said that the Anambra state government is deeply saddened by the loss of lives, injuries and material losses recorded as a result of the unfortunate incident.
The commissioner explained that his visits to Delta state and White Specialist Hospitals were to ensure that those who sustained various degrees of injuries were receiving adequate medical attention.
Dr. Obidike noted that Gov. Chukwuma Soludo has been briefed on the incident and that was why he was directed to ensure that the injured received adequate medical attention.
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