A fire outbreak on Saturday morning damaged part of an office of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) at No. 15 Sokode Crescent, Wuse...
A fire outbreak on Saturday morning damaged part of an office of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) at No. 15 Sokode Crescent, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, but no casualties were recorded.
The fire, which reportedly started on the fourth floor of the building, was quickly brought under control by on-duty security personnel, with support from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service and other emergency responders.
Confirming the incident in a statement, FIRS said although no lives were lost, several offices on the affected floor suffered varying degrees of damage. The statement was signed by Sikiru Akinola, Technical Assistant (Print Media) to the Executive Chairman of the Service.
“We are grateful to report that no lives were lost in the incident. However, a number of offices on the affected floor sustained damage,” the statement read.
The agency commended the swift intervention of emergency teams, noting that their prompt response prevented the fire from spreading to other parts of the building.
“The fire was promptly responded to by our security personnel on duty, and with the swift support of the FCT Fire Service and other emergency responders, it was successfully contained,” FIRS stated.
An investigation into the cause of the fire has since commenced, with preliminary findings pointing to a possible electrical fault. FIRS said a comprehensive investigation is ongoing to establish the exact cause of the incident.
The Service also assured the public that steps are being taken to enhance safety across its facilities.
“In the meantime, all internal safety protocols are being thoroughly reviewed and strengthened to mitigate against future occurrences,” the statement added.
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