PHOTOS: Anambra sympathises with victims as fire razes shops in Onitsha

The Anambra government has expressed its sympathies to victims of a recent fire outbreak at Kano street, in Onitsha.

The incident occurred on Monday around 1am near the main market in Onitsha.

During a visit to the area later on Monday, Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra, who was represented by Onyekachukwu Ibezim, deputy governor, said investigation into the incident is ongoing.

“If it means for every trader at main market to have fire extinguishers in their shops, we will put it as a law and enforce compliance. An immediate emergency training must be conducted,” he added.

“How many traders have insurance? I have always asked this question. Insurance helps to cushion effect of this nature. This is the kind of structure we want to lay and we will get there.

“We will expose you to all these insights because this is what the government have come to do.

Also present during the visit were Julius Chukwuemeka, commissioner for power and water resources; and Sly Ezeokenwa, commissioner for special duties.

Below are pictures.