Two persons lost their lives and four others are in critical condition at the hospital as fire swept through the Canadian embassy along the Diplomatic Drive in the Central Business District of Abuja Monday.
The fire which started before the lunch hour blazed on for several minutes before being put under control by the Abuja Fire service. The cause of the fire remains unknown even as the police and the fire service dig for clues.
President Bola Tinubu sent words of condolence to the Canadian Government over the loss of life and property.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sympathises with the Canadian government, the diplomatic community, and all persons affected by a fire incident which occurred on Monday at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja.
“The President assures the Canadian authorities of the full support of the Nigerian government in the aid of diplomatic and local staff of the High Commission who were particularly affected by the incident.
“President Tinubu prays for the repose of the departed souls and wishes all injured persons a rapid and full recovery,” said a statement signed by President Tinubu’s Special Adviser, (Media and Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale.
