The multi-billion naira executive chamber of the Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko's office was on Wednesday, gutted by fire.
Fire outbreak was reported few hours ago at the Ondo State Government office, Alagbaka in Akure.
According to DailyPost, the incident which occurred three minutes after the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Ali Modu Sheriff arrived the governor’s office, was said to have been caused by a power surge, thereby destroying some government’s property.
It was gathered that the PDP chieftain was in the state on a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, when the fire broke out around 1.15pm.
According to eye witnesses, the fire outbreak was discovered by journalists and some PDP chieftains who were waiting for the PDP chairman and Mimiko for briefing as all effort by journalists and PDP leaders to put out the fire proved abortive.
It was learnt that Gov. Mimiko quickly left his office with his guest to the government house, while workers were seen rushing out of their offices for safety.
However, the fire brigade service where seen arriving the governor’s office 20 minutes after the incident occurred.
The extent of the damage and the casualties recorded are not yet ascertained as t the time of filing this report. We'll be bringing you more details as soon as its made available.