Fire guts Senator’s office.

There was a fire incident on Monday at the office of the Deputy Whip of the Senate, Senator Francis Alimikhena.

The fire which reportedly started in the early hours of the day emanated from the Close Circuit, it was gathered.

Although the fire did not cause substantial damage to the office, it blackened the walls and paintings.

When newsmen visited the office around 20:30 p.m, some of the office staff were seen cleaning some partly damaged items while others were observed mobbing the floor.

 Senator Alimikhena was not seen in his office but one of the staff said that the Edo North lawmaker had been informed.

The staff confirmed that the fire started from the CCTV in the office.
National Assembly security officials were also seen moving in and out of the office located at room 4.29 Senate new wing.