A fire broke out at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja, affecting the Head of Civil Service Office and causing traffic diversions

Panic erupted at the Federal Secretariat Monday morning as fire engulfed part of the building, particularly the Head of Civil Service Office section.

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The blaze caused vehicular movement to be diverted from the Federal Court of Appeal area, leading to traffic disruptions across the nearby streets.

At the time of reporting, the cause of the fire had not been determined. Authorities are expected to investigate the incident and provide updates on the situation.

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The fire adds to a string of recent public infrastructure incidents in Nigeria, prompting calls for improved safety measures and emergency response readiness.