Businessman, Chukwudi Ofoha Cries Out After Losing Over N120 Million In Fire Outbreak In Imo State

“I asked to verify what caused the fire; they said some people were trying to clear a bush. Like I knew what was going to happen, I quickly told them to go control the fire but before I could say the next word, the harmattan wind had already pulled some dry leaves up, next thing I saw, my bush bar, the newly built ikwokrikwo village and bar was on fire. Thank God no life was lost even though goods and properties worth One hundred and twenty million naira were lost. But in all, we are still standing strong and still open for business.

“I am calling on the Imo Commissioner of Police, alongside other security agencies in this State to come out and help good spirited Nigerians in curbing the illegal burning of bushes. Like we have around the quarter where the fire escalated from, you will see shanty houses where people stay and commit all kinds of crime.

“We need the Police to get involved into this matter. They should investigate by finding out the kind of activity that is carried out there. At night, I get complaints from people who lose their valuable properties. You never can tell, maybe that place serves as a hideout to some notorious criminals and kidnappers. I sincerely want the security agencies to get to work,”