A tragedy has occurred as a fire outbreak in a fishing settlement in Eastern Obolo, Akwa Ibom State.
The fishing settlement, which is called “Elekpon Okoroete,” is a popular fishing settlement where people live and carry out their fishing activities.
Gist Flare reports that the fire was as a result of the fire being used in drying fish.
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Gist Flare had reported that, flood has taken over a village in Eastern Obolo, Akwa Ibom State, leaving the people homeless.