Panic in Nat’l Assembly over fire outbreak

There was panic on Thursday morning in the National Assembly, over a minor fire incident at the control room. The incident was caused by a power surge in the basement, just beneath the Senate Chamber.

Staff and officials who were around, had to scamper for safety. Officials of Federal Fire Service attached to the National Assembly, had to sound the alarm bell.

For over an hour, a thick smoke enveloped the place. The Senate Chamber was also affected.

More details later…

 

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