The Central Bank of Nigeria confirmed last night that two members of Staff that were injured in the gas explosion that occurred in its Calabar office has died from the injury they sustained.
The Corporate Affairs Director, Mr Okoroafor in his update of the incident said.
“The fire, which broke out at about 12 noon in the banking hall of the premises, was apparently caused by a gas explosion from the air conditioners in the building which are undergoing some refurbishment at the moment.
“As soon as the incident occurred, the CBN emergency alert system was activated, the Fire Service was called in, and the fire was immediately brought under control.
“Following the explosion and fire, about twenty five (25) persons sustained various levels of injury, and are currently receiving treatment at hospitals in Calabar. Four of the injured have been discharged.
“We are, however, very saddened to confirm that two of the critically injured, a CBN staff and a construction worker, have died at the hospital. We are now working with the bereaved families to determine next steps,” Okoroafor said
The explosion was caused by gas cylinders in the CBN. It is not a bomb blast as it is already being speculated in some corners.
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