Fire Guts Private Radio Station In Anambra
The incident resulted in significant damage to the station’s office building and partially destroyed studio equipment.
The incident resulted in significant damage to the station’s office building and partially destroyed studio equipment.
The incident has caught the attention of the authorities, with the FCT Police Command confirming the occurrence.
Survivors recount horrifying tales of escape, like Mohammad Altaf, who managed to survive by breaking a window and leaping to safety, while lamenting the loss of two colleagues who initially helped others to evacuate.
This tragic event raises urgent questions about construction practices, oversight, and adherence to safety standards in Onitsha and similar growing cities.
Efforts to locate the male victim’s body are ongoing, with multiple emergency response teams, including LASEMA, LRU Paramedics, and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.
Before the accident, Israel had shared several posts on Instagram indicating his support for Shallipopi, who had performed alongside other notable musicians at the concert on Saturday night.
The storm, which occurred following the first rain of the year in the community caused a lot of devastating impact to all.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) activated the State Emergency Response Plans in response to distress calls, ensuring a prompt and coordinated effort to contain the fire.
A top source also revealed on Saturday, that one Bimbo Ogunbanjo was also on the flight. Bimbo Ogunbanjo is the son of businessman, Chris Ogunbanjo.
Neighbours discovered the lifeless bodies of the deceased students in their room early Thursday morning, highlighting the dangers of improper use of power generators in residential areas.
He recently held the position of Director of Projects within the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Interim Management Committee (IMC).
Authorities, however, have given the assurance that they have boosted security at polling booths.
A health alert has been issued in the affected region, with the health ministry initiating measures such as the suspension of non-urgent medical procedures and the establishment of temporary medical facilities.
REC discloses the possible cause of the incidence which has triggered a mixed reaction despite the clarification that he gave on the level of damage it caused.
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The names of the victims are currently being compiled, while police have also visited the community for proper investigation of the incident.
The National Emergency Management Agency has disclosed that over 20 houses were affected in the explosion, adding that a suspected Improvised Explosive Device caused the explosion.
The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in a statement said, “Residents of Ibadan and immediate environ experienced an uncommon explosion about 8 pm this evening.
“The Federal Fire Service and officers from the Department of Disaster Management of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence and State Emergency Management Agency were present at the scene. NSCDC officers ensured crowd control to prevent potential looting, safeguarding both market goods and the firefighters.”
attempts to identify the victims proved abortive at the time of filing this report while the security agencies were already contacted for assistance.