AWC Dateline, Abuja
A morning that started around 10:00am today, tore through parts of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) headquarters in Abuja, sending columns of black smoke into the air as firefighters battled the blaze.
As at the time of filing this report, there hadn’t been any officials statement, but feelers are that the flames damaged some sections of the building, as emergency crews fought to bring the situation under control.
Developing details:
Firefighters from multiple units deployed to the scene to contain the blaze.
Safety procedures were followed to minimize loss. There have been no confirmed reports of casualties.
Various precautionary measures were taken while investigators assess the extent of the damage and potential ignition sources.
The FIRS has not released a definitive statement on the cause. Officials say the cause is “under investigation,” and preliminary assessments are ongoing.
Normalcy had been restored.
On sabotage speculation:
At this stage, there is no official confirmation of sabotage. Investigators say it is premature to draw conclusions, and they will examine electrical faults, human factors, and other ordinary ignition sources as part of the inquiry.
Social media chatter and unverified reports are circulating, but authorities urge the public to wait for confirmed findings from the investigative team.
An official statement from the FIRS is anticipated once a clearer assessment is possible.
