Taraba: Wukari LG Chairman Expresses Regret Over Fire Incident at Secretariat
By Henry Agbu
The Chairman of Wukari Local Government in Taraba State, Hon Bala Useni, has expressed deep regret over the severe fire incident that occurred on Friday at the Wukari Local Government Secretariat.
The Chairman explained that,the incident occurred at about 6:00 p.m., saying the security officers on duty alerted him after noticing the outbreak of the fire.
Despite concerted efforts to contain the situation, the fire raged for approximately three hours, destroying seven key administrative departments.
The inferno resulted in the loss of vital government documents and significant infrastructure.
However, the Chairman confirmed that only the Chairman’s block was spared from the destruction.
Hon Bala Useni
He stated that the cause of the fire is currently unknown, adding that a full investigation has been launched to determine the origin of the incident.
Chairman Bala Useni urged the citizens of Wukari to remain calm, assuring them that the local government is working closely with the Taraba State Government to ensure that administrative services continue with minimal disruption.
