The Katsina State Government House has been razed by fire, News About Nigeria reports.
This was disclosed by a source, identified as Alhaji Bashir, on Monday.
Bashir, whose house is near the State Government House, said that the fire broke out, razing down the building in the early hours of Monday.
According to him, a fire service truck rushed into the Government House, adding that it was later discovered that there was an inferno inside the red chamber where Governor Dikko used to host guests.
“I saw a fire service truck rushing in. I was in my house as early as 6 am after prayers, a fire service truck rushed into the Government House, and I later learnt there was an inferno inside the red chamber where Governor Dikko used to host guests,” he stated.
However, the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim l Mohammed, is yet to comment on the incident.
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