Breaking: Fire breaks out at FCT Minister’s residence

On Sunday afternoon, a fire broke out at the private residence of Mariya Mahmoud, the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The house located at No. 9, Justice Roseline Ukeji Close, Asokoro, was completely razed and nothing could be salvaged from the ruins.

It was learnt fire fighters were slow to respond to the development.

Media aide to the Minister, Mr. Austine Elemue, confirmed the development though he added that the cause of the fire had yet to be ascertained.

Details later.