An illegal refinery detonated in Abaezi woodland in the Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State on Friday, April 22, killing at least 100 persons.
During the incident, which had thrown the town into chaos, six automobiles were also burnt.
A large crowd gathered at the location of the tragedy on Saturday to witness the tragic event, The Punch reports.
At the scene of the explosion, our correspondent observed no less than 50 victims that were completely burned.
He advised the suspect whom he said was on the run to turn himself in at the nearest police station.
The commissioner stated, “This is a sad development. The Imo State Government has declared Okenze Onyenwoke, who owns this illegal refinery, wanted. I advise him to hand himself over to the police or any security agency.
“This is wickedness. This is economic sabotage. It is also destroying our youths. I, therefore, call on the youths to go away from this kind of illegal business. There are so many legitimate businesses one could do to make genuine money.”
A resident who identified himself simply as Ejike said, “Nobody survived the incident. Those who were rescued yesterday have all died this morning. The casualty figure is over 100. This is sad. People are rushing to look for their relations but the unfortunate thing is that the victims were burnt beyond recognition.”
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