Obi of Onitsha weeps for Petrol Tanker victims burnt to death

www.odogwublog.com reports that the Obi Alfred Achebe, Agbogidi Onitsha reportedly wept like a baby yesterday after he was briefed on the last Sunday incident and expectedly visiting the scene……………….
He was still in shock as the press statement expresses below

Onitsha: June 2, 2015

Press Statement

Ime Obi Onitsha  sympathizes with victims of Onitsha Tanker Fire

The attention of the Ime Obi Onitsha (Onitsha Traditional Council) has been drawn to the unfortunate fire incident which occurred at the Upper Iweka Roundabout, Onitsha, on Sunday, May 31, 2015 when a tanker loaded with premium motor spirit (PMS) rammed into a building.

The Traditional Council expresses shock at the unfortunate incident that resulted in loss of many lives, injuries and destruction of properties and sends its profound condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the incident.

The Traditional Council also sends its heartfelt wishes to those who suffered various degrees of burns as a result of the fire and prays for their quick recovery. It requests all religious denominations and organisations to offer special services and prayers for the deceased and injured in the coming days and weeks, and urges corporate bodies, organisations, and individuals to contribute towards the humanitarian efforts to relieve the sufferings of the affected.

The Traditional Council further calls on the authorities to set up a panel to investigate the incident with a view to ascertaining its immediate and remote causes and to forestall a future re-occurrence.

For:

Mr. Nwolisa Agusiobo

Palace Secretary

Ime Obi Onitsha