The Kogi State Government has said that it has started an investigation into what caused the fire that destroyed the state Assembly complex has already been launched.
According to reports, the fire that destroyed the Assembly building in Crusher Area, Lokoja, on Monday morning tore through the chamber’s roof, severely damaging the floor of the House.
Kingsley Fanwo, the state’s commissioner for information and communications, said in a statement that experts were investigating the problem’s root cause.
“This is to inform the people of Kogi State and indeed Nigerians that the Kogi State House of Assembly has been razed down by fire.
The sad occurrence happened in the early hours of Monday October 10, 2022.
“Security and technical experts are currently working hard to unravel the cause (s) of the inferno which has caused significant damage to the complex.
“The state government will inform the general public of findings as they unfold,” the statement read.
The administration added that the “government is capable of dealing with the likely outcome of the investigations.” and advised the populace to remain composed, obey the law, and avoid the inclination to break the law.
“The State Government will also make provision for temporary arrangements to ensure legislative business is not completely halted as a result of the unfortunate incident,” the statement concluded.
