Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Tuesday condemned the looting of property by some individuals during a fire outbreak in Igede Ekiti, which destroyed multimillion-naira property.
The governor vowed to investigate those responsible for the looting and ensure they are brought to justice.
Speaking during a visit to the scene of the fire, which engulfed two buildings housing six shops and residential apartments, Governor Oyebanji, represented by Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye, sympathised with the victims and pledged government support to alleviate their losses through the provision of relief materials.
The fire, which began around 1:30 a.m., caused significant damage before being controlled by the Ekiti State Fire Services.
He, however, thanked God that no life was lost during the midnight conflagration that destroyed the two buildings and many shops.
The governor noted that the inferno may have been caused by an electrical spark resulting from high voltage and…
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