From Joseph Uchenna, in Makurdi
The Squadron’s Commander and armoury of Mobile Police 13 unit of the Nigeria Police Force in Makurdi, Benue State capital on Sunday was gutted by fire.
The fire incident, it was learnt, destroyed several offices and the armoury section which were razed down completely.
An eye witness who spoke to newsmen on condition of anonymity at the scene of the incident, narrated that the fire started from one of the offices.
“I was on morning duty and at about 10am or thereabout, I saw smoke emanating from the Squadron Commander’s office.
“I tried to inquire, then the next thing, I saw heavy flame from the Squadron Commander’s office. Everything got burnt.
“I quickly called my boss who later called for fire service men. But before the fire officials could arrive, the whole place have been engulfed in fire.”
As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire could not be ascertained.
The Benue State police command has confirmed the incident through the command Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Udeme Edet who confirmed the incidence, promised to get back to journalists.
She said, “yes, am aware of the fire outbreak at the mopol 13 facility in Makurdi but I will get back to you”.
