Fire guts six offices at police headquarters in Sokoto

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A fire, whose source could not be ascertained, on Saturday morning, gutted six offices at the headquarters of the Sokoto State Police Command.

The fire ravaged the administrative block before firefighters were able to bring it under control.

Confirming the incident to our correspondent on the telephone, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Rufai, said the fire affected the administrative department.

“Yes, there was fire incident on Saturday at the headquarters of the command in the state.

“The incident affected about six offices at the administrative block. The fire service later put out the fire.

“We couldn’t ascertain the level of destruction, as it falls on the weekend,” he said.

In February 2024, the Kano State Police Command reported that fire engulfed the Divisional Police Office in Nasarawa Local Government Area.