By Aderonke Ojo
A section of the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation building in Abuja has been engulfed by fire.
Eyewitnesses reported that the fire was first noticed around 8:20 a.m., with thick smoke seen billowing from part of the structure.
The incident reportedly occurred in Section C of the Head of Service building within the Head of Service Complex. Staff members in the building were seen evacuating the area while emergency responders were alerted to contain the situation.
The Media Department of the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation confirmed the incident, stating that the fire outbreak was limited to Section C of the building and that emergency officials were already attending to the situation.
The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Authorities are expected to launch an investigation once the situation has been fully brought under control.
