Kerosene Explosion Killed 1 person And Left 16 Injured In Calabar Cross Rivers State.

The Government of Cross Rivers state has intensified campaign over the use of  illegal, adulterated  kerosene as its after effect is more dangerous that it benefits.

A 34-year-old woman, Mrs. Anna Utibe, has been confirmed dead following the explosion of adulterated kerosene that left 16 others critically injured in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.

Southern City News learnt on Tuesday that the incident happened at various times between March 14 and 27 at different locations in Calabar.


The survivors, it was gathered, were being treated at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital.

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Inyang Asibong, who visited the victims on Tuesday in Calabar, confirmed the incidents.

One of the victims, Mr. Anitie Asuquo (38), whose son was a victim of the explosion on March 27, said he was trying to light up his lantern when the explosion occurred.