Huge explosion, fire ravage SONARA

By NOELA EBOB BISONG & SIMON KALLA Cameroon’s lone refining company SONARA in Limbe has recorded its worst explosion and subsequent fire outbreak since the refinery went operational in 1981. The explosion, according to a statement released by the Company’s management is said to have occurred around 9:30pm Friday, May 31, 2019. The unprecedented event has led to the temporary suspension of production in all the units in SONARA and has equally put all contractual engagements on halt. No live was lost, but the material damage, observed in the debris present at the company, tells of a sad story, and…