Fire guts FIRS office in Abuja, no casualties recorded

Fire guts FIRS office in Abuja, no casualties recorded

A fire outbreak occurred at one of the Federal Inland Revenue
Service (FIRS) offices in Abuja on Saturday.

 

Videos circulating on social media show flames engulfing
parts of the building, triggering panic in the area.
Fire Outbreak Reportedly Ongoing at FIRS Office in AbujaA fire outbreak has been reported at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) office in Abuja, causing panic in the area.As of the time of filing this report, the fire is still burning, while emergency responders are… pic.twitter.com/3WiX5PXJ2L— NigerianEye.com (@NigerianEye_) December 20, 2025 

In a statement signed by Sikiru Akinola, technical assistant
(print media) to the FIRS executive chairman, the agency said the fire broke
out at its office located at No. 15 Sokode Crescent, Wuse Zone 5.

 

“The fire, which broke out on the fourth floor of the
building, was promptly responded to by our security personnel on duty,” the
statement reads.

“With the swift support of the Federal Capital Territory
(FCT) 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.”

 

 

In September, four staff of the FIRS died in a fire at
Afriland Towers on Broad street, Lagos.

 

The victims were identified as Ekelikhostse George,
assistant director; David Sunday-Jatto, assistant director; Nkem Onyemelukwe,
senior manager; and Peter Ifaranmaye, manager. 

Source: Fire guts FIRS office in Abuja, no casualties recorded

 - NigerianEye

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