CROSS-RIVER GOVERNOR VISITS CALABAR EXPLOSION SITE, PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS
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By: Balogun Ibrahim
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has visited the scene of the gas explosion that occurred on Saturday morning at Edibe Edibe in Calabar South Local Government Area, describing the incident as shocking and assuring victims of government support.
The governor, who inspected the level of damage on Saturday evening in Calabar, expressed concern over the scale of destruction, noting that both lives and property were affected.
“What I have seen here is shocking. It is a huge, huge damage. The scale of destruction caused by the explosion is really huge,” he said.
Otu also raised concerns about the location of such facilities within residential areas, stressing the need for stricter safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
“I know very well that such facilities should not be located in residential areas, but unfortunately, this one is. I believe steps must be taken to prevent such incidents in the future,” Otu said.
He disclosed that several victims are currently receiving treatment in hospitals, while many homes have been destroyed or severely damaged.
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Otu assured that the state government would act swiftly to support those affected.
“We have several casualties receiving treatment in the hospital, and people’s homes have been damaged. The government will act swiftly,” he said.
The governor also announced that the state would provide free medical care for all victims and consider compensation for those who suffered losses.
“We will take care of them. We are providing free medical treatment for those affected and will also look into compensation to help them return to their normal lives as quickly as possible,” Otu added.
Meanwhile, a victim, Mrs. Rosa Asuquo, recounted her ordeal and called for urgent government intervention, alleging that attempts to reach the fire service during the emergency were unsuccessful.
“While I was away, my children called to inform me of a fire outbreak. When I got here, everything was already in chaos. I tried calling the fire service, but there was no response. There was no rescue until the fire went out by itself,” she said.
She lamented the scale of destruction, noting that several properties were destroyed and many people injured. She appealed to the government to assist affected residents and strengthen emergency response systems, adding that the incident around No. 69 Edibe Edibe had left many residents in distress.
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