PHOTOS: Sadiya Umar Farouq visits Onitsha fire scene

Sadiya Umar Farouq, minister of humanitarian affairs, disaster management and social development, was at the scene of the fire outbreak in Onitsha, Anambra state, on Friday.

A tanker laden with petroleum products had fallen into a ditch and spilled its contents, resulting in an explosion on Wednesday.

The fire razed structures, including shops, on Upper Iweka road and at Ochanja market in the commercial city.

Below are pictures of the visit:

HM, @FMHDSD @Sadiya_farouq on a condolence visit to victims of the recent fire outbreak in Onitsha, Anambra State. "The responses we provide will ensure both victims and communities are rehabilitated" she reiterated. pic.twitter.com/QNm49W8upR

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— Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs (@fmha_pa) October 18, 2019