….As Shop Owner Collapses
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
The chairman of Oredo Local Government Council, Engr. Gabriel Iduseri, has blamed the inferno that engulfed a shop at the popular Oba Market at the heartbeat of Benin on alleged solar panels.
The chairman of the council, Iduseri made the allegation when he paid an on-the-spot-assessment visit to the market.
He said only one shop was affected by the fire incident.
He added that firefighters and security agencies promptly responded to ensure the fire did not spread to other parts of the market.
Moving forward, Iduseri said traders would be stopped from installing solar panels inside the market to prevent future fire outbreaks.
His words, “We learnt solar panel caused the fire. We are going to stop installation of solar panels and check all the electrical wiring in the market.
“I want to assure that we will support the affected trader to get back to business. There is no much damage. No life was lost. Oredo local government was here and we put measures in place to prevent thieves.”
However, it was gathered that the affected trader was said to have collapsed last night, after hearing of the news that her shop has been razed down by an evening fire.