The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has reported that a minor fire outbreak occurred at its Makurdi branch at about 7.00 am on Thursday and was swiftly checked moments after it was detected.
In a statement, the Director, Corporate Communications, Osita Nwanisobi, said 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 could have caused to the main office building.
“Reports indicate that the fire started from the fuel dumped 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 outbreak that occurred has been effectively put out and no damage was done to the Makurdi branch of the bank,” Nwanisobi said.
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