The Divisional Police Headquarters in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State has been engulfed by fire early Monday.
Indeed, the incident left a significant portion of the building completely engulfed in flames.
Police Commissioner in Kano State Hussaini Gumel gave details saying, at about 05:45 am, the Divisional Police headquarters was engulfed by fire, and a major part of the building was burned down completely.
According to Gumel, “An investigation is ongoing to unravel the cause of the fire”.
The area surrounding the affected headquarters has been cordoned off to deter interference from bystanders and potential miscreants.
In light of concerns regarding the safety of firearms and ammunition housed within the headquarters, Commissioner Gumel sought to reassure the public, affirming, “The arms and ammunition in the office are very safe.”
He said efforts are underway to salvage important documents with the Divisional Police Officer actively engaged in the retrieval process.
