A fire broke out on Saturday at the headquarters of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria in Abuja, affecting the upper part of the building.
The fire reportedly started on the fourth floor of the building, which is located opposite the headquarters of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), before spreading to the upper floors.
Firefighters were quickly deployed to the scene and worked to bring the fire under control.
A Facebook user, Praises Chukwu, who shared photos from the scene, said the fire continued to spread despite efforts by emergency responders.
“Mortgage Bank of Abuja, opposite CBN, currently on fire. The fire service team are putting up their best to take it out, but the fire seems to be spreading across the top floor of the building,” Chukwu wrote.
Another eyewitness, Anthony Ameh, who works with Zenith Bank in the building, described the fire as severe.
“The fire is so intense. About four trucks of Fire Service are here, but they are unable to quench it,” Ameh told Daily Post.
As of the time of filing the report, the cause of the fire had not been confirmed. There was also no official information on any casualties or the extent of damage to the building and property.
