It is tears and pain for the family members of a 21-year-old
student of Cross River State University of Technology (CRUTEC) who died
from a kerosene explosion less than two weeks after her matriculation in
Cross River State....
The deceased, Miss Eke Ukam Ogholo, was killed on Wednesday evening
when she attempted to light a lantern after buying kerosene from a
filling station, opposite her home at Ikot Nkebre.
One of her neighbours, simply identified as Pamela, said an
explosion was heard from Eke’s house around 8pm. Neighbours rushed to
the scene and found Eke in a pool of blood.
Pamela said: “It was unfortunate because Eke just matriculated
at CRUTEC on April 9, which was on a Monday.We all went to share the
moment of joy with her. Today is just April 25, and she’s now dead,
about to be buried.”
Another neighbour, who wishes to remain anonymous, said: “The
incident was the fifth in Ikot Nkebre community. Four people had earlier
died, while a n o t h e r victim is in the hospital. Even the one in
the hospital may not survive because of the degree of injuries she
sustained. Before, people used to say that we should buy kerosene from
filling stations. But now, people are dying from kerosene bought at
filling stations.”
Eke was taken to her Biase home for burial yesterday as neighbours, friends and the university community continued to mourn her.
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