The management of InterCorp
Oil Limited (LPG Gas Plant), a member of Chicason Group in Nnewi,
Anambra State, where the deadly gas explosion took place on Christmas eve, has
debunked the number of casualties published in some national newspapers. Briefing reporters at the
company’s headquarters, the Managing Director of the organization, Mr Linus
Ilozue, said that the numbers of casualties were grossly exaggerated, while
putting the actual figure at eight.
This
assertion was, however, disputed by eyewitnesses who maintained that the
casualty figures were far above the company’s claim.
