Fire razes Ministry of Justice, Chief Accountant's office
Aboi called on members of staff to ensure that electrical appliances were switched off before leaving their office premises.
Governor Nasir El Rufai
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The director made this known while speaking with newsmen in Kaduna that the fire affected the Ministry of Justice, burning books, computers and furniture.
He told newsmen that the building was empty when the fire started at 2 a.m. from the central offices.
``Fire men moved swiftly when the distress call was made by police officers on the incident. ``
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He said fire officials spent some hours with 16,000 litres of water to battle the inferno from spreading to other offices.
The director said the cause of the fire was suspected to be an electrical upsurge.
``We thank God no live was lost and no injuries were sustained,`` he said.
Mr Emmanuel Barau, Public Relations Officer of the ministry, said the offices included Permanent Secretary’s office, Chief Accountant`s office, and those of other top directors.
He said sensitive documents and computers were burnt in the inferno.
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