By Tina Agosi Todo, Calabar 29 March 2022 | 4:13 am Two siblings were injured in a Kerosene explosion in Obubra Local Council of Cross River State. The victim Two siblings were injured in a Kerosene explosion in Obubra Local Council of Cross River State. It was gathered that the sad incident happened last week in a church compound, where the boys and their father were taking refuge following a communal clash between Ochon and Alesi communities in Obubra. The victims’ father, Mr. Washington Udo, who suspected that the kerosene was adulterated, said they bought the product from a boy, who was hawking it for his guardian. He said: “We have tried to locate the hawker and his guardian in vain. I was not present when the incident happened but neighbours had to rescue my children who are 11 and 13 years old on my behalf. I thought the church was safer when I escaped from the deadly communal clash. “The burns were severe. They have been in the General Hospital in Obubra where they are receiving treatment.” While appealing to government and good spirited individuals for financial support, he said the doctors have threatened to stop treatment, since he could not pay their treatment bill. “ Government should please look into the rampant adulterated petroleum products in the state, my children are now victims to this careless and corrupt act,” he lamented. Latest NOW For the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemics in 2020, the Super Eagles will be playing in front of a 60,000 capacity crowd. It is the second leg of the qualifiers for Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, and the Eagles are on the threshold… NOW Expectations are high as a Togolese, Gilbert Houngbo, has emerged as the new Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). 2 mins ago Bostwana, Uganda and Ghana are ahead of other African countries with the highest concentration of female entrepreneurs. 2 mins ago Collaboration between the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL), the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the Institute of Directors Nigeria (IoD) has seen the birthing of the Corporate Governance Triangle, an initiative designed to promote good corporate… 2 mins ago Two siblings were injured in a Kerosene explosion in Obubra Local Council of Cross River State.
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