A fire erupted at Pinnacle Filling Station on Agbani Road, Enugu, early Friday morning, September 20, 2024. Fortunately, the prompt response from federal and state fire services contained the blaze, preventing any loss of life. DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident.
While three vehicles waiting to refuel were damaged, police intervention quickly restored order. Preliminary investigations indicate that fuel leakage from one of the vehicles may have sparked the fire.
Commissioner of Police Kanayo Uzuegbu has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident. The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State CID will oversee the investigation, ensuring a comprehensive probe into the cause of the fire and measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.