Copy of FIRE GUTS ENUGU MARKET

The Chief Fire Officer of the  State, Engr. Okwudiri Ohaa  speaking at the scene  of the incident expressed happiness that the traders lived up to expectation by putting their fire  training knowledge by the State Fire service to work before his men could arrive the scene.

Penpushing further reports that. Ohaa appealed to traders to be careful and always be on the lookout especially this  harmattan period to avoid fire disaster in the market. emphasising that the market authority should make the roads leading to and around the market accessible to fire trucks in case of any eventuality.

The Fire Service boss regretted that his men fought so hard for about half an hour to gain access into the market, and equally thanked the  Governor for the provision of fire extinguishers in the market and for his support to the State Fire  Service. pointing out that the Governor’s proactive measures had saved the situation