At least One person, a mother of two has died while 16 others are being treated for severe burns in Cross River State capital, Calabar,following an explosion linked to kerosene adulteration.
Dr. Asibong Inyang, the state’s Commissioner for Health, who visited the victims at the University of Calabar Teaching hospital said the government is investigating the incident to find the root cause of the explosions and promised to donate medical accessories to the ward in support of their treatment.
She added that the Ministry of Health would also educate residents on the dangers of using adulterated products, and promised to donate medical accessories to the ward in support of their treatment.
Also, while speaking to journalists, the State Commissioner for Petroleum, Itaya Asuquo Nyong, gave the assurance that his ministry would investigate those behind the adulteration and bring the culprits to book.
“We will set up an investigative panel cos we want to get to the root cause of the matter and find out where this product is bought and I intend to involve the services of the operative agencies in this operation, because we intend to ensure that adequate punishment is given. We should never experience such in the state”
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