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Multi million naira palm plantation destroyed by fire

 Multi million naira palm plantation destroyed by fire

Published: 27, 2023

By Uche Iweka

It was indeed a very devastating incident as a multi million naira palm plantation called, Global Focus Agro Services Palm Plantation located off Idumuesah Road, Owa Alero, in Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State was completely destroyed by fire. The palm plantation which had up to two thousand heads and covers many hectares of  land was consumed by the devastating fire which according to report was caused by dreaded Fulani herdsmen.

              The owner of the palm plantation, Mr         Godspower Oriehi Okorie.


In an interview with the owner of the burnt palm plantation, Mr Godspower Oriehi Okorie, a native of Ekuku-Agbor, in Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State, in tears he said that the tragic incident took place on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.. He stated that he was in his house in Agbor on that fateful day when he received a distressed call from a neighbor that his palm plantation was on fire.



His words, " I was in my house on that fateful day, Wednesday, December 27,2023 when a sudden distressed call came from one of my neighbors, informing me of the fire incident. Without any hesitation I rushed to my palm plantation only to disçover  that my plantation was gone.I' m shocked and sorrowful because I do not know where to start from. The palm plantation is my family only source of livelihood. I lost millions of naira to the fire.The greatest challenge is how to get money to feed my wife and children, including payments of school fees for my children, particularly, the one studying in Canada. I'm appealing to the Delta State Government, churches, associations and generous individuals to please come to my  aid. The fire has really dealt a serious blow against me.


Our reporters reliably gathered that the affected palm plantation was the biggest in the area and that the owner, Mr Godspower Oriehi Okorie invested hugely on it.


However, at the time of filling this report,no arrest has been made but the police division in the area has promised to investigate and penalize anyone behind the fire incident.