‘Huge Damage,’ Gov Otu Visits Calabar Gas Explosion Scene, Faults Location Of Facility
Governor Otu further announced that the government would provide free medical treatment for all affected victims and consider compensation for those who suffered losses. Governor Bassey Otu has described the aftermath of the explosion at a gas station in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, as huge damage. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569656851-0"); }); Otu spoke when he visited the scene of the explosion that occurred on Saturday morning at Edibe Edibe in Calabar South local government area of the state. Governor Otu further announced that the government would provide free medical treatment for all affected victims and consider compensation for those who suffered losses. During the visit, the governor assessed the extent of the damage and expressed deep concern over the destruction, noting that both lives and property were affected. “What I’ve seen here is shocking. It’s a huge, huge damage,” Otu said. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569913499-0"); }); He also raised concerns about the location of such facilities within residential areas, emphasizing the need for stricter safety measures to prevent a recurrence. “I know very well this kind of facility should not be in a residential area, but unfortunately, this one is here. I believe that steps must be taken to prevent this kind of occurrence in the future,” he stated. Governor Otu further announced that the government would provide free medical treatment for all affected victims and consider compensation for those who suffered losses. The governor disclosed that several victims were currently receiving treatment in hospitals, while numerous homes have been either destroyed or badly damaged. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672587799169-0"); }); He assured residents that the state government would respond promptly to the situation. “We have several casualties in the hospital, and people’s houses have been damaged. Government is going to act quickly,” he said. Governor Otu further announced that the government would provide free medical treatment for all affected victims and consider compensation for those who suffered losses. Governor Otu further announced that the government would provide free medical treatment for all affected victims and consider compensation for those who suffered losses. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672587060870-0"); }); “We will take care of them. We are providing free medical treatment for those affected and will also look into compensation to help them return to their normal lives as quickly as possible,” he assured. Several residents were injured following the explosion which also triggered panic in the area. The explosion occurred at a filling station, leaving victims with varying degrees of injuries, while nearby buildings and property were affected by the blast. Eyewitnesses explained that a loud explosion was heard, causing residents and passersby to flee for safety as fire engulfed parts of the station. Join Our Whatsapp Channel To join: Simply click on the link below & turn on notifications to get the latest updates Subscribe to Our Newsletter In This Article: Calabar Cross River Gas Explosion Governor Otu More Stories Residents Injured In Calabar Gas Station Explosion Hospital Workers Protest In Calabar, Demand Substantive MD Policeman Shoots Three In Cross River /* * * CONFIGURATION VARIABLES: EDIT BEFORE PASTING INTO YOUR WEBPAGE * * / var disqus_shortname = 'channelstelevision'; // Required - Replace example with your forum shortname / * * DON'T EDIT BELOW THIS LINE * * */ (function() { var dsq = document.createElement('script'); dsq.type = 'text/javascript'; dsq.async = true; dsq.src = '//' + disqus_shortname + '.disqus.com/embed.js'; (document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0] || document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0]).appendChild(dsq); })(); Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.