A fire outbreak has reportedly gutted a building belonging to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in Abuja, triggering panic and drawing the attention of emergency responders.
According to preliminary reports, the inferno broke out in the early hours, with thick smoke billowing from the facility as firefighters raced to contain the situation. Personnel of the Federal Fire Service and other emergency agencies were swiftly deployed to the scene to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures.
of the time of filing this report, the exact cause of the fire remains unknown. Authorities are yet to confirm the extent of damage to critical documents, equipment, or infrastructure within the affected FIRS building.
There has been no official confirmation of casualties, although efforts are ongoing to ensure the safety of staff and surrounding residents.
Eyewitnesses described a tense atmosphere as security operatives cordoned off the area to allow emergency responders carry out their duties effectively. Traffic around the vicinity was temporarily disrupted as a precautionary measure.
The management of the Federal Inland Revenue Service is expected to issue an official statement to clarify the cause of the incident, assess losses, and outline next steps.