Africa Update has received news of a fire outbreak at the National Youth Service Corps’ Permanent Orientation Camp in Nonwa-Gbam Tai in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The fire incident according to the source started around 2 pm on Friday and destroyed some buildings and valuables in the camp.
Sources alleged that the fire was caused by some individuals in the area, following a report in the area that the Federal Government had announced that NYSC camp and stadium should be used as isolation centers to house Covid-19 patients.
The source noted that when the information filtered into the community that some youths invaded the area and set it ablaze to stop the government from using the area as the isolation center.
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