CBN office on fire, many feared dead

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) facility in Calabar, Cross River state is on fire. Many people are feared dead, with several others injured. Sources say the explosion is said to be from one of the gas cylinders in the
building.Source told newsmen that the explosion was heard from within CBN and a fire started afterwards.

It remains uncertain how many people have died from the fire incident, however, there are speculation that about 10 people were killed and over 30 injured in the incident. Officials are yet give full details of the inferno, as rescue operations are still ongoing.

The Commissioner of police, Henry Faidairo was on ground to inspect the scene. Also available was the Acting Inspector General of police, Zone 6, Calabar, Baba-Adisa Bolanta. Bolanta who also inspected the scene, said the explosion was suspected to be from gas within the central air-conditioning unit. “This is just an initial assessment, and it is not confirmed yet. It is when a final result has been given that we will confirm what really happened,” he said.

Source:Naij.com