Frontnaija News reports that tension gripped Port Harcourt on Monday when the Rivers State Secretariat complex was engulfed by fire.
Eyewitnesses revealed that the inferno broke out in one of the main blocks, sparking chaotic scenes as civil servants and visitors scampered for safety. Thick black smoke was seen billowing into the sky, forcing many to abandon offices and valuables in a bid to escape.
Security operatives and fire service personnel were quickly mobilized to the scene. Although the actual cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, preliminary reports suggest it may have been triggered by an electrical fault.
The incident has already raised questions about the safety of government buildings in the state and the urgent need for stronger fire safety measures.
At the time of filing this report, no casualties had been confirmed, but many offices and sensitive government documents were said to have been affected.
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