19 vehicles burnt as fire razes mechanic workshop in Anambra
About 19 vehicles were burnt yesterday early in the morning, by fire out break at mechanic workshop in Awada, Onitsha, Anambra State.
The inferno, which occurred around 2 am, at Amanator Street of the area, left most of the vehicles burnt beyond repair.
The Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed SP, while confirming the incident said that no life was lost in the incident, noting that the high tension wire which passed through the area was also affected.
He said that the fire was put off by the residents of the area.
According to Haruna, “Police Patrol team attached to Awada division rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area to prevent hoodlums from taking advantage of the situation to loot.”
He further disclosed that the Enugu Electricity Distribution company (EEDC) has been contacted to effect necessary repairs on the affected power line.
“Case under investigation to ascertain circumstances surrounding the incident,” Mohammed added.
