Fire guts FIRS office in Abuja

Fire incident has been reported at the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS in Wuse one 5, Abuja.

In a statement made available to CAPITAL POST in Abuja, Saturday by the Technical Assistant (Print Media) to the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Sikiru Akinola, said, the incident was curtailed following a swift response.

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He said, the fire broke out on the 4th floor of the building before it jointly put off by the FIRS security personnel and operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Fire Service.

The statement read: “The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) wishes to inform the general public that a fire incident occurred on the morning of Saturday, 20th December 2025, at one of its offices located at No. 15 Sokode Crescent, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.

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“The fire, which broke out on the fourth floor of the building, was promptly responded to by our security personnel on duty. With the swift support of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) 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. However, a number of offices on the affected floor sustained damage.

“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.”

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