The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the minor fire occurred at its Makurdi Branch at about 7.00 a.m. today, Thursday, April 21, 2022, and was swiftly checked moments after it was detected.
Osita Nwanisobi, Director, Corporate Communications, said in a statement that 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.
According to him, reports indicate that the fire started from the fuel dump behind the branch building sending smoke into the atmosphere. “Fortunately, there were no fatalities and 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”, the statement added.