By Tony Obiechina, Abuja
There was a fire incident at the Makurdi branch of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Benue State.
According reports a portion of the Bank went up 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.
Confirming the development, CBN Director of Corporate Communications, Mr Osita Nwanisobi said the fire which was noticed at about 7.00am “was swiftly checked moments after it was detected”.
In a statement made available in Abuja on Thursday, Nwanisiobi 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 might have caused to the main office building.
“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”.
