Fire guts part of Supreme Court justice chamber
A fire incident occurred that resulted in damage to certain portions of the chamber belonging to one of the Justices of the Supreme Court. The exact cause of the fire outbreak remains unclear and was yet to be ascertained at the time of filing this report.
However, swift action was taken by operatives from the Federal Fire Service, who promptly responded to the situation and successfully extinguished the fire. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties in connection with the incident, and the situation has since returned to normal.
Dr. Festus Akande, the Director of Press and Information for the Supreme Court of Nigeria, confirmed the occurrence of the fire incident. While the specifics of the damage and the cause of the fire are still under investigation, it’s reassuring that the fire was contained and brought under control by the responsive efforts of the Federal Fire Service.
Further details regarding the extent of the damage and any potential implications or investigations into the incident may emerge as more information becomes available. Nonetheless, the fact that there were no reported injuries or casualties is certainly a relief in the wake of this unforeseen event.
