By Abimbola Ogunnaike
The private residence of the Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, was gutted by fire on the afternoon of Sunday, 25 February, 2024.
The property, located on No. 9, Justice Roseline Ukeji Close, in the upscale Asokoro area of Abuja, was reportedly razed completely by the inferno.
Despite efforts to respond to the emergency, including the arrival of fire service personnel, nothing could be salvaged from the property.
The Special Adviser on Media to the Minister, Mr. Austin Elemue, confirmed the incident, explaining that the cause of the fire was not immediately known.
Elemue added that relevant authorities have launched an investigation into the matter to determine the cause of the fire.
