Fire Engulf PDP Headquarters In Abuja

Fire Monday gutted parts of the Portkacabin in the premises of the National Headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Portakabin comprised a two large containers; one housing the Press Centre and the another housing the sub publicity office.

It was gathered that the fire started at about 8.15p.m. due to electrical fault from the upper porta cabin, which was razed down.

Security men on duty at the secretariat said that the fire was noticed at the upper cabin and that the Federal Fire Service at Garki Area 10 was informed, but before they arrived, much damage had been to the upper cabin that housed the ICT office of the party.  Confirming the fire incident, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Olisa Metuh, in a statement titled: ‘Minor Fire Incident at PDP Secretariat,’ said there had been a minor fire incident which affected some parts of the Press Centre situated within the premises of the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja.

According to the statement, “The fire, which was caused by some electrical faults at about 8:15p.m. was promptly put off by men of the fire service.

“The PDP rules out any form of sabotage or attack and hereby wishes to inform all our members and teaming supporters that the matter has since been put under control,” the statement said.