Hell was let loose this evening at Ngozika Housing Estate ,Awka as a Teenager ran amock setting her madam house on fire and attempted varnishing with her exotic car .
An eye witness account at the scene of the fire incident confirmed that the Teenager ,about 16 years of age was houseboy to a retired Permanent Secretary by the name Mrs Agbalaka.
According to the Eyewitness who would want his name to remain anonymous, alleged that the boy was at the verge of leaving the house when he accosted him along the street as the Teenager was having difficulty driving the car out of the neighbourhood.
On further interrogation of the suspect on a noticeable developing inferno burning inside the resident compound of the suspect and why he was running away while the house is on fire, the suspect claimed that he was rushing to solicit for help and to bring Madam .
Consequently, The Eyewitness alerted the neighbourhood who quickly mobilize and with the help of good samaritans were able to reach out to the Madam of the said suspect, a widow and a retired permanent secretary who instantly tracked down her car and demobilize the engine before the suspect could be able to zoom off with the stolen car.
Further attempt to catch the suspect proved abortive as he has to quickly abandon the demobilized car along the road to flee for his safety.
Regretably, the rampaging fire could not be stopped by the neighbourhood even with the arrival of Anambra State fire services as the building was completely razed down and also constituted serious damages to neighbouring buildings despite the spirited efforts of the fire fighters .
Reacting to the incident, the Chairman of the Estate – Chief Charles Mbakigwe told our Reporters that the fire incident has destroyed the sweat of the innocent widow and pleaded with the State Government to intervene and bring succour to the senior citizen who has now been rendered homeless.
Chief Mbakigwe further advised Residents of the Estate to be mindful of their internal security and the kind of people they hire as wards.
Also speaking, Sir Christian Madichie – the Road 16 Chairman corroborated with the position of the Estate Chairman .
He ,however ,thank God that no life was lost to the incident and expressed his deepest sympathy to the Widow who lost her property and vital documents.
Meanwhile ,as at the time of filing this report, the car is already in the custody of the police as investigation has commenced but the Teenager is still at large.
Also confirming the fire incident,the Anambra Fire Chief ,Engr Chukwudi Emmanuel Chiketa – stated that their office got a distress call at around 13.14 pm on a fire incident at Road 16 cardinal Arinze Avenue, Ngozika Estate Awka.
Stating that the roof of the building has already been razed down by the raging fire before the Anambra fire team arrive the scene but we’re able to salvage valuables and prevent total destruction of Neighbouring buildings.
He went on to say that the fire was ignited by a possible arsonist and advised on the need for residents of the Estates to adhere to safety practises and make sure they have mandatory firefighting equipments like fire extinguishers and others.
The Anambra fire service finally left the scene at exactly 17.01 pm this Friday being 10th May ,2024.
BVI Channel 1 online will keep you updated as more reports on the fire incident unfold
Queen Madu-Ezeh writes for BVI Channel 1 Online
