By Julius Olawale
The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN has identified fire from dumpsite located at its Makurdi, Benue State branch
However, the fire outbreak which started at the early hours of Thursday did not record any victim and work has continued in the branch.
According to a statement by the Director of corporate communication of the Apex Bank, Osita Nwanisobi the affected site has since been cordoned off for further investigation.
The statement read, “The 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. Reports indicate that the fire started from the fuel dump behind the branch building sending smoke into the atmosphere”.
It read further, “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” the statement read
