The Police force in Enugu State has reacted to the Sunday fire which burnt campaign buses of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State.
According to report, the buses branded ‘Gburugburu 2019’, parked at the Tickles Centre, located within the Ogui New Layout Area, were set ablaze by unknown persons.
Mr. Dan Nwomeh, a chieftain of the party confirmed the development stating that unknown individuals burnt branded pdp Campaign vehicles in Enugu.
Nwomeh wrote: “Three sienna buses completely razed down and wo coaster buses almost gutted before the arrival of the State fire service. Who is doing this?”
Meanwhile, the spokesman of the police in the state, Sp Ebere Amara Izu stated that investigation is ongoing.
The Enugu State command of the Nigeria Police Force has commenced a full scale investigations into a fire outbreak that occurred on 13/1/19 at about 8 p.m. at a printing workshop located at WTC Ogui new layout axis of the state.
“The fire outbreak affected 3 sienna buses and three coaster buses parked at the said printing shop.
“Meanwhile, the prompt arrival of both the fire service and the operatives of the state police command prevented its escalation and further damage as the fire was put off. The cause of fire outbreak is yet to be ascertained.
“The state command has advised members of the public to be fire safety conscious both at home, offices and shops and to regularly call the police control number on 08032003702 as well as fire service officer on 08036704815 on event of any fire outbreak for prompt necessary action before it escalates.”
