By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

An early morning fire behind Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azukiwe University (Unizik) Awka has razed down a business centre, leaving in its trail destruction of property worth millions of naira.

Property destroyed include computers, fridges, photocopy machines, generators, stationaries and other valuable items.

The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Haruna Mohammed, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said: “On 12/3/2021, at about 1:30am, there was a fire outbreak at a business premises behind Faculty of Arts Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Awka in Anambra State, destroying computers, photocopy machines, fridges, generators, stationary and other valuable items.

“Police operatives led by DPO B Division Awka CSP Sani Ahmed quickly mobilised to the scene and cordoned off the Area to prevent looting and further catastrophe.

Fire Service was equally contacted and they responded promptly. The fire was extinguished with the help of fire fighters and other sympathizers in the area. No loss of life and no injury have been reported. Investigation is ongoing to ascertain extent of damage and circumstances surrounding the incident.

“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police CP Monday Bala Kuryas, appeal to the public to always apply safety precautions especially by switching off all electrical appliances in their homes, business premises and work places when not in use in order to avert similar ugly incidents which could also lead to loss of lives and injuries.”