President Kiir orders probe into Konyo-Konyo hearth outbreak – Sudans Put up

JUBA-South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir Mayardit, on Thursday ordered Juba City Council, and safety organs to conduct an investigation into the reason for the fireplace that gutted elements of Juba’s greatest market, Konyo-Konyo.

Konyo-Konyo market, the busiest and oldest market in Juba, caught hearth this afternoon, inflicting devastating destruction to over 56 retailers and killing one individual.

Lily Adhieu Martin Manyiel, presidential press secretary, mentioned President Salva Kiir Mayardit has realized with dismay that the fireplace has brought about enormous losses to merchants available in the market.

“His Excellency, President Salva Kiir Mayardit, has learned with dismay and concern of the unfortunate fire incident that broke out earlier today at Konyo Konyo Market in Juba,” Adhieu mentioned in a press release issued on Thursday.

Adhieu mentioned the preliminary report indicated that the fireplace has brought about vital injury to a number of retailers and shops.

“Saddened by the loss suffered by the traders and business owners, His Excellency the President sends his heartfelt sympathies to those affected by this unfortunate incident,” she mentioned.

She mentioned the president inspired merchants whose retailers, and property, had been destroyed by the fireplace outbreak to stay robust throughout this tough time.

“He has directed the Juba City Council and relevant security agencies to assess the extent of the damage and investigate the cause of the fire thoroughly.”

He mentioned the president instructed Central Equatoria State to place in place measures to stop such incidents sooner or later.