Fire guts Abuja police station

A fire outbreak on Tuesday morning damaged parts of the Garki 2 Divisional Police Station in Abuja, threatening property worth hundreds of millions of naira.

The swift intervention of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) prevented the blaze from causing extensive destruction.

Assistant Controller General A.U. Umar, Head of Corporate Services at the FFS Headquarters, confirmed the incident in a brief statement, noting that property valued at over ₦200 million was salvaged through the prompt response of firemen.

Umar stated, “On Tuesday, 12th August 2025, our gallant men from the Federal Fire Service, National Headquarters, led by SF Agbo, swiftly responded to a fire outbreak at Garki 2 Divisional Police Station, Abuja, saving property worth over N200 million.

“The blaze, caused by an electrical surge, was quickly extinguished with CO₂ extinguishers, followed by salvage operations to prevent re-ignition.”

However, no casualties were reported as at the time of filing this report.

Umar added that the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Mohammed Amadu, commended the fire crew for their professionalism during the operation.

He said the agency also shared safety tips with the station to help prevent similar incidents in the future.

Incidents of fire outbreaks in police stations and other public institutions across Nigeria are not uncommon, with most traced to electrical faults, faulty wiring, or power surges.

In December 2023, a similar fire incident occurred at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command Headquarters, damaging several offices before it was brought under control.

The Federal Fire Service has consistently urged government agencies to implement strict fire safety protocols, conduct regular electrical maintenance, and install functional firefighting equipment to curb such occurrences.