According to a statement by the Lagos Police Command, one of the power distribution boxes in the RRS headquarters caught fire in the early hours of the day.

PM News reports that police officers ran out of the affected building with their guns, as attempts were made to put out the fire.

Officers of the Lagos Fire Service were said to have made themselves available following the incident.

The fire fighters were able to curtail the fire, and ensured the building was safe for officers to continue their daily activities.

The state police command stated that none of the RRS offices was affected by the fire.