Breaking: Fire Guts Nigeria's Head of Service Building, Video Surfaces
- Didi Esther Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, ordered a full investigation after a fire outbreak damaged part of the Federal Secretariat Complex Phase II in Abuja
- Personnel of the Federal Fire Service and other emergency agencies swiftly contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to other sections of the building
- Officials of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) confirmed that workers in the affected area were safely evacuated and no casualties were recorded
A fire outbreak on Monday morning, March 9, destroyed part of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) in Abuja.
Legit.ng reports that the incident, which affected a section of the building, caused panic among workers and visitors within the premises as smoke was seen billowing from the affected area.
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Although officials have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the blaze, early indications suggest it may have been triggered by a power surge within the facility, Punch reported.
As of the time of filing this report, the fire incident caused gridlock in the area, preventing workers from accessing their workplaces.
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FG begins probe
Reacting, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, directed a full investigation into the fire incident that affected part of the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase II, in Abuja.
Walson-Jack visited the site for an on-the-spot assessment shortly after the incident and said authorities would determine the cause of the fire while also examining the building’s structural condition.
She said the investigation would help establish the immediate cause of the incident and ensure steps are taken to prevent a similar occurrence in the future.
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The Head of Service also praised emergency responders for their swift intervention in bringing the situation under control, Vanguard reported.
Fire service, others deployed
According to her, the quick response by personnel of the Federal Fire Service and other emergency agencies helped to prevent the blaze from spreading to other sections of the building.
Officials in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service confirmed that all workers in the affected area were safely evacuated and that no casualties were recorded.
Authorities said safety measures have since been implemented around the damaged section of the complex while experts carry out a detailed assessment to determine the extent of the damage to property.
Fire razes popular Market in Kano
Previously, Legit.ng reported that a fierce early morning fire has razed the popular Singa Market along Bello Road in Kano state, destroying goods and properties worth millions of Naira.
The inferno, which has caused panic, started in the early hours of Monday and swept through sections of the market before firefighters eventually contained the blaze. Although the cause of the fire remains unknown at this time, traders and residents watched in despair as the fire consumed lock-up shops and merchandise. The incident also triggered a major commotion, with victims struggling to salvage belongings and firefighters battling the flames.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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