Gas Explosion At Onitsha Head Bridge Claims One Live As Anambra Police Complements Rescue Efforts By Good Spirited Individuals, Rescue SIx Victims
CP Orutugu provides safety tips to prevent reoccurrence
Gas cylinder explosion which occured at a plumbing market, along Uga Street, Onitsha, on Friday, 16th May, 2025, claimed, at least, one live.
Making this known in a statement on Saturday, 17th May, 2025, the state Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said Police Operatives attached to the Onitsha Head Bridge Divisional Police Headquarters complemented the rescue efforts by good-spirited individuals on the six victims of the gas cylinder explosion
He said preliminary information revealed that the welding gas cylinder exploded as the welder was working on a metal due to exposure to excess heat.
According to Ikenga, the six rescued victims are currently receiving treatment in the hospital while the deceased has been deposited in a morgue.
“To this end, the Police Operatives have taken steps to secure the area and prevent criminal-minded persons from taking advantage of the situation to commit crimes.
“Further to this, the Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD concerned about the unfortunate incident, has provided some safety tips
to prevent such from reoccurring. The tips include regular inspection and maintenance of the gas cylinder equipment, ensuring that the gas cylinders are stored securely and that the equipment is used according to the manufacturer’s instructions and safety guidelines”
