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Fire At CBN Makurdi Branch Put Out

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR–The Central Bank of Nigeria, ( CBN) on Thursday said minor fire occurred at its Makurdi Branch at about 7.00am, Thursday, April 21, 2022, was swiftly checked moments after it was detected.


According to statement made available by the apex bank, Director, Corporate Communication, Osita Nwanisobi, that “a prompt response of the Bank’s security and facility management units as well as support from the Benue State Fire Service helped to fight the fire and prevented any damage the fire might have caused to the main office building.


The statement added that “Reports indicate that the fire started from the fuel dump behind the branch building sending smoke into the atmosphere. Fortunately, there were no fatalities and the affected site has since been cordoned off for further investigation. Normal work has also continued at the branch.


“We hereby assure the general public that the minor fire that occurred has been effectively
put out and no damage was done to the Makurdi branch of the Bank.”

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