By Okechukwu Okechukwu
Several windows and doors of United Bank of Africa (UBA), Main Market Onitsha branch, Friday, got broken as customers run away from a fire incident that gutted section of the commercial bank.
It was gathered that the inferno started around 10am. following a heat in the generating set inside the bank, thereby forcing customers to run for safety.
The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said the police rescued two victims in the process.
According to Ikenga, "Today 15/7/2022 at about 10:am, Anambra State Police Operatives rescued 2 victims of fire incident at UBA bank, opposite Ejison plaza main market, Onitsha. Preliminary information reveals that the fire incident emanated from heat in the generator inside the bank.
"This made customers scamper for saftey in the process some of the windows and doors got broken. The fire has been put off and the situation is been monitored. Further details shall be communicated please."