8-year-old Boy Roasted To Death By Kerosene Fire In Enugu Community

Police said the boy and his family were in their house when the fire
broke out and engulfed the whole apartment on that fateful day.

The Enugu State Police Command has commenced investigation into the
death of an 8-year-old boy from suspected kerosene ignited fire in
Umundu Community, Udenu Local Government Area.

The Command’s spokesman, SP Ebere Amaraizu, who confirmed the incident
in a statement on Tuesday, said the incident occurred on Sunday night.

Amaraizu said the boy and his family were in their house when the fire
broke out and engulfed the whole apartment on that fateful day.

“It was gathered that the incident occurred when the victim, little
Chikamso Nnamani, about 8 years old, had tried to refill their lamp with
kerosene.

“It was further gathered that as occupants were scampering for safety,
the said Chikamso ran towards another direction where he was allegedly
consumed by the fire,’’ he said.

According to Amaraizu, a full scale investigation has commenced into the incident.

The police spokesman also said the serene community had been thrown into
mourning this festive season following the unfortunate incident.