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Thursday, February 16, 2017

Onitsha Inferno: The Lead Fireman Talks

The Fireman, Agbili Martin Agility who led the operation to extinguish the inferno at Onitsha posted on his Facebook wall...

"I can't wait to meet my lovely family.
This is 02:13am and we are just on our way coming back to Awka from the fire disaster at Onitsha.

"Let me quickly thank the masses who did their best during the fire outbreak.

"Let me also thank the firefighters from Okpoko Fire Station, Main Market Fire Station and those of us from Awka.

"I will never forget to appreciate our fellow firefighters from Asaba Fire Station of Delta State Fire Service. Firefighters brotherhood.

"Thank you my friends for all your prayers.

"Finally, I thank God for the strength He installed in us and all his protection during all fire fighting.

"I can remember that we fought fire in four (4) different places at Awka before moving to Onitsha to assist those at Onitsha. God, you are always my strength.

"Fire kills but you can prevent it."

Pic: Anona Ugochukwu