No fewer than twelve persons were injured in the multiple explosion that rocked a tank farm belonging to Matrix Energy limited at Ifiekooro, Warri south local government area, Delta state on Friday night.
Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba, gave the update after he alongside other government officials went round the tank farm to ascertain realities.
“We are here at the instance of His Excellency, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Our first impression was that the place was like a war zone.
“However, we thank God that no life was lost. Preliminary report says 12 persons were injured and hospitalized but we must understand that a huge investment was affected. We advise proper investigation should be done and avoid repeat occurrence”.
Chairman of Warri south local government area, Dr Michael Tidi and the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Johnbul Edema in their separate comments during the government visit to the place called for calm from residents of the community, adding that efforts were on to ascertain the cause of the sad incident.
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