A massive fire has completely destroyed the newly equipped Mamfe District Hospital, scores of patients and their attendants were evacuated amid the raging fire which engulfed the hospital to the military hospital.
Heavy blasts were heard due to explosions from cylinders and medical equipment in the specialized hospital. The citizens at first glance thought it was gun shots, but few moments later heard people screaming fire! fire! so rushed to the scene.
“It was a terrible scene I will never forget. As early as 3am I heard gunshots there after people were screaming help! Fire! I rushed to the scene and realized that the hospital had turned to ash. It is sad because the hospital was recently equipped. I vehemently condemn this act.” Reaction from an eye witness.
The SDO OF Manyu has paid a visit to the hospital and called on the population to remain calm while denouncing such an act.
“Hospitals are important and without them, we won’t be able to properly treat ourselves. We call on the population to stop destroying properties that are beneficial to the population”.
“There is no loss of life, all patients have been evacuated safely said Ndi Frances a nurse from the hospital.
Police Officers have however started carrying out investigations, though elites say the incident was caused by gun men. Meanwhile, the Mamfe District Hospital is the second to be set ablaze after that of Kumba.