According to a report by The Cable, the fire at the minister's private residence, located in Asokoro, started from the bedroom due to a malfunction of air conditioners.

An eyewitness reported that the quick reaction of the fire service meant the fire didn't cause much damage before it was put out.

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The extent of the damage is unknown, but Kachikwu is said to have been absent from the house at the time of the incident.