The Commandant General, Nigeria Peace Corps, Dr. Mustapha Abubakar has commiserated with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi over unfortunate fire incident at the Palace at the weekend, 29th April, 2023.
Dr. Abubakar, who reacted to a statement released by the Spokesman to the highly revered monarch, Mosses Olafare, explained that the incident was as a result of power surge, leading to explosion of electrical appliances in the process of power restoration into the palace.
“l am deeply saddened by the sad news of the fire incident today at the palace of His Royal Highness, the Ooni.
“on behalf of myself, top management team and the entire officers and men of the Nigeria Peace Corps, I consol the Royal father and give thanks to Almighty Allah that no life was lost nor injuries sustained in the inferno”.
Dr. Abubakar asked the Ooni, who is the Grand patron of the corps, to have faith that this was destined to happen at this moment and prayed that it never happen again. He also prayed to God to replenish assets lost to the inferno.