Minor fire guts CBN office
There was a fire incident at the Makurdi branch of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Benue State.
A portion of the bank went in flames in the early hours of Thursday.
Eyewitnesses said that they noticed the fire at the back of the bank which is located in the Old GRA area, Makurdi, Benue State capital.
“It was around 7:00 am this morning that we noticed the fire at the premises of the bank,” Stanley said.
It was further gathered that the fire started from the fuel dome of the bank but immediately became fierce and drew the attention of some workers who immediately raised the alarm.
The Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Osita Nwanisobi in a statement said, “A minor fire occurred at our Makurdi Branch at about 7.00 a.m. today, Thursday, April 21, 2022, and was swiftly checked moments after it was detected.
“The prompt response of the Bank’s security and facility management units as well as support from the Benue State Fire Service helped to fight the fire and prevented any damage the fire might have caused to the main office building.
He added that, “Reports indicate that the fire started from the fuel dump behind the branch building sending smoke into the atmosphere. Fortunately, there were no fatalities and the affected site has since been cordoned off for further investigation. Normal work has also continued at the branch.
“We hereby assure the general public that the minor fire that occurred has been effectively put out and no damage was done to the Makurdi branch of the Bank.”
