An early-morning fire on Thursday damaged part of the popular Jabi Lake Mall in the Federal Capital Territory, sparking panic among security personnel and responders.
The fire, which reportedly started around 3:00 a.m., gutted the Adidas sports store within the complex.
Firefighters from the Federal Fire Service, the Berger Fire Department, and the FCT Fire Service were swiftly deployed, alongside police officers.
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FCT Police spokesperson Josephine Adeh, who confirmed the incident, stated that officers were mobilised immediately to secure the area and prevent looting.
“We received a distress call at about 3:40 a.m. We immediately deployed our men there to secure the place and prevent any breach of public order,” she said.
The fire has since been contained, and normalcy restored at the facility.
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