TEARS And Agony As Three People Tragically Lose Their Lives In An Edo Luxury Hotel, Details Below
On Sunday, June 23, 2024, a tragic fire outbreak at the Cibeles Luxury Hotel in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, resulted in the loss of three lives. The incident occurred around 4 a. m. on the first floor of the hotel, located at 9 Emoavwodua Street, off Limit Road, off Sapele.
According to the Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Police Command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, the victims were identified as Bright Amechi, Michael Awowea, and Cynthia Ogiugo. They were guests staying at the hotel and were sleeping in their rooms when the fire broke out.
The DPO contacted the Edo State Fire Service, which arrived and extinguished the blaze. However, three persons were found unconscious due to smoke inhalation. They were immediately rushed to the Edo State Specialist Hospital and the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), where Bright Amechi and Michael Awowea were confirmed dead. Cynthia Ogiugo was later confirmed dead at the Edo State Specialist Hospital.
The statement of Emmanuel Ogunyemi, the supervisor on duty at the time of the incident, alleged that the fire outbreak originated from one of the rooms on the first floor occupied by a lodger. The lodger, Andrew Roberts of Sapele Road, Benin City, stated in his statement that the fire was caused by an electrical fault from the air conditioner in his room.
This tragic incident has once again highlighted the importance of fire safety and the need for proper maintenance of electrical equipment in hotels to prevent such devastating occurrences. The loss of three lives is a somber reminder of the consequences of such incidents and the need for vigilance and proactive measures to ensure the safety of hotel guests.
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