Mahdia CoI counsel strongly criticises Chief Fire Officer, regional education official

Counsel Keoma Griffith during his presentation on Thursday before the Commission of Inquiry

By Antonio Dey

The Commission of Inquiry into the Mahdia dormitory fire of May 21 that claimed 20 lives wrapped up yesterday with counsel, Keoma Griffith castigating the Chief Fire Officer and a regional education official.

A report of its work is to be presented to President Irfaan Ali. Hearings began on September 15th at its Middle Street location.

Griffith yesterday concluded that supporting evidence reveals that the Mahdia secondary dorm was maliciously set on fire and that the act was committed by an individual.