A fuel station owned by Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, was engulfed in flames early Friday morning, reportedly due to an attack by unidentified individuals.

The station, Pinnacle Oil, located along Agbani Road in Enugu, was the target of an arson attack carried out by assailants who arrived in a Toyota Corolla.

Eyewitnesses revealed that the fire rapidly spread, consuming at least four vehicles in the vicinity.

The inferno led to widespread panic among residents and commuters in the area.

Firefighters from both the federal and state fire services responded swiftly, managing to contain the flames before they could cause further destruction.

The Enugu State Police Command, while confirming the incident, hinted at a different possible cause for the fire.

In a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, it was suggested that the blaze may have started due to fuel leakage from one of the cars queued up to buy fuel at the station.

Although the fire caused extensive damage to the station and several vehicles, no casualties were reported.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, who was present at the scene, assured the public that a thorough investigation would be conducted.

He instructed the Deputy Commissioner of Police overseeing the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to lead the inquiry into the fire to determine its true cause and those responsible.

As a result of the incident, security operatives have barricaded the Agbani Road axis, where the station is located, to maintain order and ensure public safety.

While normalcy has been restored, the incident has raised concerns about safety and security in the area.

Residents are hopeful that the investigation will uncover the facts surrounding the fire and bring the culprits to justice.