It was all tears and mourning in Enugukwu in
Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra state where a fire engulfed corpses
and destroyed property at the mortuary of the General Hospital within the
community.
About 50 corpses were
reportedly burnt beyond recognition in the fire which started at about 6pm on
Saturday, December 29.
Families and relatives who
deposited their loved ones were left in shock following the incident, which to
many still remain a mystery as no explanations were given as to the cause of
the inferno at the mortuary.
There were speculations
that due to the harmattan period, the fire might have stemmed from a bush
burning nearby and had grown extremely wild due to the chemicals used at the
mortuary for the preservation of corpses.
A spokesperson for the
police command, SP Haruna Mohammed confirmed the incident and appealed to the
people to remain calm, noting that investigations were already underway.
While admitting that the
cause of the fire is still unknown, Haruna assured the people that the command
will ensure that “No stone will be left unturned in order to unravel the
mystery behind the incident whether it is natural or manmade.
Meanwhile, Anambra state
Governor, Willie Obiano, has visited the scene of the Enugwukwu General
Hospital Mortuary fire disaster to see things as they really are on the ground.
He was accompanied by the
state commissioner for Health, Dr. Joe Akabuike, senior police officers and
other stakeholders.
The governor upon rounding
off inspection of the site condoled with families affected and reassured them
of his commitment to unravelling the mystery behind the fire outbreak.
Obiano announced that a
committee will be set up to look into the incident.
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