Hyacinth Chinweuba
The Anambra state police Command has reported a fire outbreak at Boys quarters of a storey building belonging to one Mike Orabunwa located at NO 26 New Nkisi GRA, Onitsha.
Police patrol team attached to CPS Onitsha led by the DPO rushed to the scene and cordoned off the Area to prevent hoodlums from taking advantage to loot.
Fire Service department was contacted who with the assistance of local volunteers put off the fire.
Meanwhile,no life was lost and cause of fire and values of property destroyed are yet unknown.
Police is carrying out investigation to ascertain circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Police also advised the public to take precautionary measures especially by putting off all electric appliances whenever the PHCN took light or when leaving the house in order to avert similar ugly incidents.
The state commissioner of Police John B.Abang, assured he will continue to provide safe and secure environment for all the citizenry before during and after the Christmas and new year celebrations.