Gas Explosion Claims Lives Of Couple In Ebonyi

Gas Explosion Claims Lives Of Couple In Ebonyi

A gas explosion has tragically claimed the lives of Chioma and George, a couple residing in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State.

DSP Joshua Ukandu, spokesperson for the Ebonyi State Police Command, confirmed the incident to reporters on Thursday, September 12, 2024. This confirmation follows initial speculations that the couple’s deaths might have been caused by a dynamite or inverter battery explosion.

Chioma passed away five days after the explosion, while George died from injuries sustained in the blast on Wednesday, September 11, at the hospital.

According to Daily Trust, the explosion occurred shortly after the couple had moved into their new home in Abakaliki.

“The preliminary report indicates that the explosion was caused by gas and not dynamite or a battery,” the PPRO stated, adding that further investigation is still underway.