Speaking with the Daily Observer, Ma Damawa Johnson, the house owner, said that the fire was caused by electrical shock. However, she added, she had previously warned tenants about using LEC current wrongfully, but her warning was ignored. Mr. Kollie claimed that about 95% of community dwellers are involved in power theft. According to her, she has received insults from many people every time she raises alarm over power theft, adding that on many occasions she had been threatened by some individuals. Meanwhile, those affected by the fire include Ma Damawah Johnson, the house owner, as well as Marie Makola, Joseph Paker, Princess Markol, Watta Johnson, Roland Mark and Tetee John.

Source: Daily Observer February 19, 2020 02:26 UTC