FIRS speaks on fire incident at Abuja office
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
Nike Popoola
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) wishes has reacted to a fire incident that occurred on Saturday morning, 20th December 2025, at one of its offices located at No. 15 Sokode Crescent, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.
It said in a statement that the fire, which broke out on the fourth floor of the building, was promptly responded to by its security personnel on duty.
The statement signed by the Technical Assistant (Print Media) to ECFIRS, Sikiru Akinola, said, “With the swift support of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service and other emergency responders, the fire was successfully contained and prevented from spreading further.
“We are grateful to report that no lives were lost in the incident. However, a number of offices on the affected floor sustained damage.
“An investigation into the cause of the fire has commenced, with preliminary assessments pointing to a possible electrical fault. In the meantime, all internal safety protocols are being thoroughly reviewed and strengthened to mitigate against future occurrences.”
