You’re Not Alone – Obi Tells Family of 3 Anambra Brothers Killed in Lagos Island Fire

By Praise Chinecherem

Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi has assured family of three brothers who died in fire incident in Lagos last year’s Christmas eve of support and encouragement.

The trio, Mr. Steve Onyeka Omatu (40), Mr. Casmir Nnabuike Omatu (39), and Mr. Collins Kenechukwu Omatu (37) who died at the Great Nigeria Insurance House, Lagos Island were from the Omatu family of Uzoakwa Community in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state.

Speaking during the burial on Wednesday, Obi sympathized with the deceased family, promising to be in constant touch with them.

He prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest and immediate family fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

He said, ” I know when such incidents happen, the tendency to ask questions is there. And there’s every reason to ask questions in this circumstance, especially considering the lives involved.

“But nobody can question God. Only him knows why he allowed what happened to happen. When I heard the news, I inquired to know the family and the burial date.

“I would have attended the one held at Lagos, but I didn’t hear it on time. That’s why I insisted to be here.

“We pray that the Almighty who it pleased to call them home at this time, as sad as it is, grant them eternal rest in his kingdom.

“May he also grant the immediate family and all of us who are mourning them fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

“I’m sure God will bless this family going forward and all the mourners. Be rest assured that you and your family are not alone. We’ll be in touch. We’re all in this grief.

“Please everyone should remember this family in your daily prayers. May God bless all those that sacrificed time to identify with the family.”