Property worth millions of Naira, including vital documents, cash and personal belongings were on Sunday night destroyed in a strange fire in the Press Centre building of Government House, Asaba.
The inferno, which was said to have started at about 10pm, was brought under control by the Delta State Fire Service who prevented it from razing the entire building. Investigations are understood to have commenced to ascertain the cause of the fire incident and the extent of the damage. Government House sources believe the inferno may have been caused by electrical faults in the building.
The Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, Mr. Sunny Ogefere, whose office was damaged in the fire, released a statement, saying, “At about 10pm last night (Sunday March 25, 2012) there was a fire outbreak in the Press Centre building, Government House, Asaba. Security officials on duty promptly alerted other personnel who called the State Fire Service. The Fire Service came and brought the fire under control preventing it from razing the entire building.”
According to the statement, “The office of the Chief Press Secretary and the adjoining office occupied by the supporting staff were mainly affected by the fire. The deputy governor, Prof Amos Utuama SAN; the Chief of Staff, Dr Festus Okubor; the Permanent Secretary, Government House and Protocol, Mr. Tony Obuh; and the Commissioner of Police in charge of the State, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba were on ground in the night to ensure that the fire was brought under control.”
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Posted: at 26-03-2012 05:30 PM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Bachelorette at 26-03-2012 05:37 PM (13 years ago) (m)
All certificates of Toronto University have been burnt. Politics and Politicians
I've always lived by 3 principles:
1. Honour ur God, 2. Love ur Family and 3. Defend your Country
Posted: at 26-03-2012 05:37 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
open_reality at 26-03-2012 07:08 PM (13 years ago) (f)
Nice one! What a clever move. I can always trust my naija government any and anytime. The political unarmed robbers has burnt down the building to cover up their mess and save thier ass. One day, the real holy ghost fire will burn them all.
KINDLY IGNORE ANY TYPING ERROR, IT'S CALLED SLIP OF FINGER. R.I.P HATERS.
Posted: at 26-03-2012 07:08 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Well no bi thier fualt, becox they have plan for thier brother to come & do Contract of SHOPPING SHOPPING. For themself. POLITICAN ARMED ROBBERS, Well na TURN BY TURN SHA.. GOOD FOR THEM.
Posted: at 26-03-2012 07:22 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie
Jamesaino at 26-03-2012 07:26 PM (13 years ago) (m)
Nice one! What a clever move. I can always trust my naija government any and anytime. The political unarmed robbers has burnt down the building to cover up their mess and save thier ass. One day, the real holy ghost fire will burn them all. Report to moderator Logged. LOVE DAT.....LOLzzzz...
Posted: at 26-03-2012 07:26 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
michael00 at 27-03-2012 10:08 AM (13 years ago) (m)
We're all leaving in fear, i believe that's d reason they all ride on us. A country were every common citizen is been deprive of their right and privilege....Why would there be looting?
Posted: at 27-03-2012 10:08 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
R.I.P HATERS. 
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