Fire Outbreak Engulf Business Premises, Destroy Valuable Items

A fire incident has engulfed business premises at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State in the early hours of Friday, 12th March, 2021.

It was gathered that the fire burnt the business which is located behind the Faculty of Arts, UNIZIK, destroying computers, photocopy machines, refrigerators, stationeries and other valuable items.

According to a statement by Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed, police operatives led by DPO B Division Awka, CSP Sani Ahmed quickly mobilized to the scene and cordoned off the area to prevent further looting and further catastrophe.

Part of the statement reads,

“Fire Service was equally contacted and they responded promptly. The fire was extinguished with the help of firefighters and other sympathizers in the area. No loss of life and no injury have been reported. The investigation is ongoing to ascertain the extent of damage and circumstances surrounding the incident.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Bala Kuryas, FSI, appeal to the public to always apply safety precautions especially by switching off all electrical appliances in their homes, business premises and workplaces when not in use to avert similar ugly incidents which could also lead to loss of lives and injuries.”