The Central Bank of Nigeria has stated that the fire outbreak experienced at its Makurdi branch has been successfully curtailed.
The Director, Corporate Communications, of the apex bank, Osita Nwanisobi, who stated this in Abuja yesterday via a statement, said the fire, which broke out around 7 am Thursday, was swiftly stopped after it was detected.
He added that the bank’s security personnel worked with the bank management units to check the spread of the fire.
“The prompt response of the Bank’s security and facility management units as well as support from the Benue State Fire Service helped to fight the fire and prevented any damage the fire might have caused to the main office building,” he stated
It has been reported, according to the Director, that the fire started from the fuel dump behind the branch building sending smoke into the atmosphere.
“Fortunately, there were no fatalities. The affected site has since been cordoned off for further investigation. Normal work has also continued at the branch.“We hereby assure the general public that the minor fire that occurred has been effectively put out and no damage was done to the Makurdi branch of the Bank.”
