According to Vanguard, the Director, Press Relations in the Ministry, Idang Alibi, said there was no substantial damage.

”Yes. Yes, I can confirm it happened. There was a minor fire incident but it’s nothing to worry about.

”No life was lost, no one was injured and there was no substantial damage. Thank you,” Alibi said.

A source at the ministry, however, told NAN ”the incident was caused by a power surge. It’s not a major fire outbreak like people are saying.

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”No, there were no fire truck. Like I said, it was just a power surge and everyone is OK.”

The Cable had reported that there was fire at the minister's private residence, located in Asokoro, which started from the bedroom due to a malfunction of air conditioners.