Governor Bassey Otu has described the aftermath of the explosion at a gas station in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, as huge damage.
Otu spoke when he visited the scene of the explosion that occurred on Saturday morning at Edibe Edibe in Calabar South local government area of the state.
During the visit, the governor assessed the extent of the damage and expressed deep concern over the destruction, noting that both lives and property were affected.
"What I've seen here is shocking. It's a huge, huge damage," Otu said.
He also raised concerns about the location of such facilities within residential areas, emphasizing the need for stricter safety measures to prevent a recurrence.
"I know very well this kind of facility should not be in a residential area, but unfortunately, this
