Authorities in Niger State are at odds over the cause of a fire that broke out at the Zonal Headquarters of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Kontagora. The state government quickly attributed the incident to an attack by hoodlums, while the police have rejected this claim, stating that the cause of the fire is still unknown.
A statement from Aisha Wakaso, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Print Media, suggested that the fire was an act of arson intended to destabilize peace and unity in the state. However, the Niger State Police Command, through its spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, countered this claim. Abiodun clarified that while the fire destroyed valuable property, the cause remains undetermined and is still under investigation.
SP Abiodun’s statement detailed that on August 10, 2024, at around 4:00 AM, a fire broke out at the church, causing significant damage. The police, along with the fire service, managed to extinguish the flames, but not before considerable damage was done. Fortunately, no lives were lost in the incident.
The police have emphasized that the investigation is ongoing, and they have not yet concluded whether the fire was a result of foul play.
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