Anambra Police Command Operatives attached to the Onitsha Head Bridge Divisional Police Headquarters on Friday, May 16, 2025, complemented the rescue efforts by good-spirited individuals on the six victims of a gas cylinder explosion at a plumbing market, along Uga Street, Onitsha, which regrettably claimed one life.
The Command Spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said that preliminary information revealed that the welding gas cylinder exploded as the welder was working on a metal due to exposure to excess heat. Meanwhile, the six rescued victims are currently receiving treatment in the hospital, while the deceased have been deposited in a morgue.
He said the Police Operatives have taken steps to secure the area and prevent criminal-minded persons from taking advantage of the situation to commit crimes.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD, concerned about the unfortunate incident, has provided some safety tips to prevent such from reoccurring.
He said the tips include regular inspection and maintenance of the gas cylinder equipment, ensuring that the gas cylinders are stored securely and the equipment is used according to the manufacturer’s instructions and safety guidelines.
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