Presidential candidate Peter Obi, representing the Labour Party (LP) in the upcoming 2023 elections, has expressed deep apprehension following the fire incidents that unfolded in Nigeria's capital, Abuja. On Monday, a segment of the Canadian high commission became engulfed in flames, leading to significant destruction and tragic consequences.
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| The fire outbreak. Photo credits: JESUPEMI ARE. Source Thecable |
Nkechi Isa, the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), revealed that a diesel tank explosion was the root cause of the fire incident at the Canadian high commission. Tragically, the incident claimed the lives of two individuals, and one more person suffered severe injuries.
In a separate occurrence on the same fateful night, one of Samsung's electronic retail outlets in Abuja also fell victim to a devastating fire. The cause of this fire was attributed to negligent welding activities conducted near a pile of empty, combustible cartons, resulting in a blaze that consumed valuable goods.
Obi took to his official X page to convey his condolences and concerns regarding these unsettling events. He said,
"The reports of the two fire incidents that rocked the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, yesterday, are very concerning." His statement continued, "First, a fire incident was reported at the Canadian High Commission, Abuja, where about 2 people reportedly lost their lives, and next was the Samsung office at the Banex Junction in Wuse 2, Abuja, where goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed."
See his tweet below:
The reports of the two fire incidents that rocked the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, yesterday, are very concerning. First, a fire incident was reported at the Canadian High Commission, Abuja, where about 2 people reportedly lost their lives, and next was the Samsung office at
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) November 7, 2023
but I encourage them not to despair. May God grant eternal rest to the dead, heal the wounded, and comfort the afflicted. -PO
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) November 7, 2023
Moreover, he urged the government and relevant agencies to conduct thorough investigations into the root causes of these fire incidents. He extended his sincere sympathies to the Canadian High Commission @CanHCNigeria and conveyed his commiserations to the business owners at the Samsung Office in Abuja, who suffered substantial financial losses due to the inferno.
What the video below:
In a message of solace, Obi emphasized, "These are very challenging times, but I encourage them not to despair. May God
grant eternal rest to the deceased, heal the wounded, and provide comfort to the afflicted."