April 23, 2021
By Ataiwo Ekwunife, Delta
The Delta State Police Headquarters, Asaba, has been gutted by fire.
The incident was caused by an electrical spark that occurred at the Command control engine room, causing damages to some gadgets and part of the building housing the unit.
The incident was confirmed in a statement by the Acting Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Bright Edafe.
He said, “today 22nd April 2021, at about 1445 hours, there was a fire outbreak at the command control engine room.
“The command wishes to state that the fire outbreak affected only a part of the control room. Fire service was called immediately, and their timely intervention saved the situation.
“Presently, fire has been put out. Cause of fire incident not yet known but suspected to be as a result of an electrical spark from the communication engine room.
“Meanwhile, investigation into the incident has commenced.
“The Commissioner of Police urge members of the public to ignore any rumor contrary to the actual fact stated above.”
BT Afrika 