FLASH: Police Speak On Fire Outbreak At Supreme Court

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has reacted to the fire outbreak at Supreme Court in the early hours of Monday morning.

In a statement by the spokesperson for the police in FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said officials are investigating the cause of the fire incident at the Supreme Court.

While noting that the situation had been put under control following the intervention of police officers and firefighters, the command noted that two chambers belonging to two judges were affected by the fire.

Adeh added that the properties destroyed during the outbreak were yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this report.

“On September 25, 2023, at about 7 am there was a fire incident at the Supreme Court. The situation is under control, and the fire service and police officers are all on the ground.

“Only two chambers of two judges were affected, at the moment properties destroyed yet to be ascertained. The cause of the fire is still being investigated by appropriate authorities, and further information will be communicated later,” Adeh clarified.