FIRE GUTS FOURTH FLOOR OF FIRS OFFICE IN ABUJA

A fire incident occurred at a Federal Inland Revenue Service office in Abuja on Saturday morning. The fire broke out on the fourth floor of the building located at No. 15 Sokode Crescent, Wuse Zone 5.

In a statement, the Technical Assistant (Print Media) to the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Sikiru Akinola, said the service’s security personnel promptly responded to the blaze. He confirmed 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,” Akinola stated. He added, however, that a number of offices on the affected floor sustained damage.

Akinola noted that 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.

The incident took place on the morning of Saturday, 20th December 2025.