26th February, 2024
By Philip Yatai
The FCT Fire Service said the inferno that consumed the upper floor of the residence of the Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud in Asokoro area of Abuja on Sunday resulted from a suspected to be electrical fault inside the children’s room.
Acting Director of FCT Fire Service, Mr Amiola Adebayo, said this while speaking on the fire incident.
He said the Fire Service received the distress call at 10:30 a.m. and immediately dispatched firemen to the scene.
Adedayo said that although no life was lost, all the household items on the upper floor of the 7-bedroom duplex were razed by the fire.
He identified some of the contents as beds, clothes, documents, credentials, jewelry and air conditioners, including the roof among other valuables.
He said that the fire was brought under control around 2:51 p.m., adding that the cause of the fire was suspected to be electrical fault inside the children’s room.
Media Aide to the minister, Mr Austine Elemue, had earlier confirmed private residence of the FCT Minister of State in Abuja was razed down by fire on Sunday.
He said the cause of the fire was being investigated by the authorities.
According to him, the fire began around 10:00 a.m. at the residence located at number 7 Roseline Ukeje Close, Mark Okoye Street, Asokoro, Abuja.