A terrible gas explosion kills Patoranking’s sister and husband, leaving behind a 3-year-old son.
Sad news for the family of Nigerian music star Patoranking: his sister and her husband died in a terrible gas blast. The accident happened in Abakaliki, which is the capital of Ebonyi State. Mr. and Mrs. George Onuabuchi were killed in their home. Reports say the explosion was caused by a gas tank, which dispels the first rumours that it was caused by a problem with an inverter battery. Their 3-year-old son is now without his parents because of the terrible accident, which is a very sad outcome.
The Ebonyi State Police Command finally said what caused the explosion: a tank leaked gas, which caused the blast. A police spokesman stressed that investigations were being carried out to rule out any other possible causes. At first, it was thought that an inverter battery explosion might have been the cause. However, the official report proved that the petrol cylinder was the only thing that led to the accident that killed the person.
Two people, Mr. and Mrs. Onuabuchi, died quickly in the terrible explosion, and their young son barely made it through. Neighbours say they found the child in a state of shock after the explosion. He or she was now alone. The news has caused a lot of sadness in the community and among family members. Many have expressed their grief and offered to help Patoranking and his extended family through this tough time.
One of Nigeria’s most popular Afro-dancehall artists, Patoranking, has not yet made a public statement about the tragedy. But people who knew the singer well said that the family is very sad and focused on taking care of the couple’s child who is still alive. A lot of fans of the star have posted sympathy messages on his social media pages, praying for the family and giving them words of comfort.
Because of this terrible event, people in Nigeria are talking again about how dangerous petrol tanks are in their homes. Experts have often said that gas cylinders should be properly maintained and handled, because mistakes that happen when they are not used properly can be fatal. After this tragedy, people who care about safety have called for more efforts to teach people how to use gas appliances and cylinders safely. The terrible death of the Onuabuchi family is a stark warning of how dangerous gas-powered tools can be and how important it is to be more careful when using them.
The government of Ebonyi State has also sent its respects to the family, and officials have asked people to pray for them.