- Safiu Kehinde
A fire outbreak has gutted the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) office in Abuja.
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon with pictures shared on X showing black smoke emanating from the building.
While confirming the incident in a statement hours after the inferno, Sikiru Akinola, Technical Assistant (Print Media) to the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji, said the fire broke out on the fourth floor of the building.
Akinola said that it was promptly responded to by security personnel on duty.
He said that with the swift support of the Federal Capital Territory Fire Service and other emergency responders, the fire was successfully contained and prevented from spreading further.
“We are grateful to report that no lives were lost in the incident.
” However, a number of offices on the affected floor sustained damage.
“An investigation into the cause of the fire has commenced, with preliminary assessments pointing to a possible electrical fault.
In the meantime, all internal safety protocols are being thoroughly reviewed and strengthened to mitigate against future occurrences,” he said.