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Fire Destroys
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Fire Destroys 22 Shops in Anambra
On the 13/11/2018 at about 10:10pm, there was a fire outbreak at
Ekene Workshop cluster of Polythene Factories located at Awada in
Idemili North LGA of Anambra State.
Upon receipt of the distress, Police Patrol team attached to
Awada Division led by the DPO CSP Tony Adeyi rushed to the scene
and cordoned off the Area for rescue mission and to prevent looters
from taking advantage and Steal.
Meanwhile, Fire Service department was contacted but before
their arrival, the fire was eventually contained through concerted
efforts by the Community who rushed to the scene and put off the
fire.
Preliminary inquiry revealed that the fire was suspected to have
emanated from electric spark which affected about 22 shops, Several
types of machinery, finished products, raw materials and other
properties whose values are yet to be ascertained were
destroyed.
It would also be recalled that Similar incident occurred at the
same location sometimes in February, 2018.
Investigation is ongoing to ascertain circumstances surrounding
the incident.
SP Haruna Mohammed,
PPRO Anambra State Police Command,
For -Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command