The Deputy Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo Worldwide, Chuks Ibegbu and his family did not die in the fire disaster which completely destroyed his Enugu residence as against online media report that he and his family died in the incident. Addressing Newsmen in Lagos on Sunday evening, Prince Erondu Uche the Spokesman for Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo in the southwest said that Ibegbu and his family escaped the inferno unhurt. According to Erondu, the cause of the fire incident is yet to be known. Investigation will reveal whether it was a deliberate attack or otherwise he added.
The statement reads;

"I want to thank you the press for honoring this urgent invitation.
Today Sunday the 30th of June 2019 at exactly 2pm, the Enugu residence of the deputy Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo Worldwide, Chuks Ibegbu was destroyed by fire. As at this moment, the source of the inferno is yet to be ascertained.

I wish to inform the general public that Chuks Ibegbu and his family escaped the inferno unhurt as against the news making round that they were trapped in the fire disaster. Investigation will reveal whether it was a deliberate attack or otherwise.

The Ohanaeze Spokesman is known and celebrated for his fearlessness and open defense for Igbo interest, however the cause of the inferno is under investigation. As at the moment, he is temporarily living in a hotel as the twin flat bungalow located at No.3 Mary Emmanuel Street New GRA Enugu and properties worth millions were completely destroyed.

I wish to advice Enugu residence and the general public to remain calm and go about your normal lawful businesses while we await Law enforcement agents to conclude their investigating which will be made public.

I also want to use this opportunity to appeal to Enugu state governor, Abia state governor, the entire southeast governors and well-meaning Nigerians to come to his aid as he is in urgent need of rehabilitation."