A fire broke out at the Sokoto State Police Command headquarters on Saturday morning, ravaging the administrative block and destroying six offices.
The inferno, which erupted early in the day, caused significant damage to the command’s administrative department before being brought under control by firefighters.
The fire, which remains of unknown origin, spread rapidly through the administrative block, engulfing six offices and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
The prompt response of the fire service, however, prevented further destruction and potential loss of life.
According to Ahmed Rufai, the Sokoto State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), the incident occurred on Saturday morning at the headquarters of the command in the state.
Rufai confirmed that the fire affected about six offices at the administrative block, but thankfully, the fire service was able to put out the fire before it spread further.
The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety and preparedness of critical government institutions, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures.
The destruction of six offices and significant damage to the administrative department underscores the importance of ensuring that essential infrastructure is protected from potential threats.
An investigation is expected to be launched to determine the source of the fire, the extent of the damage, and potential measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Authorities will need to conduct a thorough examination of the incident to identify the root cause of the fire and implement measures to prevent similar incidents.
