Dare Babalola
There was pandemonium at the Federal Secretariat Monday morning as fire engulfed part of its building.
Eyewitnesses said the fire was first noticed at about 8:20am. Social media footage showed plumes of black smoke billowing from the affected section of the building.
The incident occurred at Section C of the building within the federal secretariat complex.
Staff members were seen evacuating the area after emergency responders had been alerted.
The media department of the office of the head of service confirmed the incident.
The office said the outbreak was limited to Section C of the building.
Officials said emergency responders were already working to contain the fire.
“The fire outbreak is limited to Section C of the building and is currently being attended to by emergency officials,” the office said.
The cause of the fire had yet to be disclosed at the time of filing this report.
