Fire destroys Sokoto NLC secretariat and decades of records
A fire broke out at the Nigeria Labour Congress secretariat in Sokoto State, causing extensive damage. Hamisu Hussaini Hamisu, the council secretary, said the blaze destroyed property and records accumulated over many years. The fire is suspected to have started from an electrical fault and quickly spread throughout the building. Efforts to salvage items were unsuccessful, leaving the council facing significant losses.
What happened
- The Nigeria Labour Congress secretariat in Sokoto was severely damaged by a fire.
- Hamisu Hussaini Hamisu stated that the fire likely started due to an electrical fault.
- The blaze destroyed computers, office equipment, furniture, and vital records spanning decades.
- A security guard tried to contain the fire but was overwhelmed by its rapid spread.
- Firefighters arrived after about an hour and managed to put out the flames, but not before major losses occurred.
