Kerosene Explosion Kills 1, Leave 16 Injured In Calabar

An explosion linked to kerosene adulteration has left 16 people with severe burn and 1 dead in Calabar.

The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Asibong Inyang, who visited the victims at the hospital said the government is investigating the incident to find the root cause of the explosions.

She said the Ministry of Health would also educate residents on the dangers of using adulterated products, and promised to donate medical accessories to the ward in support of their treatment.

On apprehending the masterminds behind the adulteration Dr Asibong said;

“We will set up an investigative panel cos we want to get to the root cause of the matter and find out where this product is bought and I intend to involve the services of the operative agencies in this operation, because we intend to ensure that adequate punishment is given. We should never experience such in the state”.