Fire razes residence of FCT minister of state

The private residence of the FCT Minister of State, Mariya Mahmoud, in Abuja was razed down by fire on Sunday.

Media aide to the minister, Austine Elemue, who confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria reporter, said that the cause of the fire was being investigated by the authorities.

He said that the fire began around 10:00 a.m. at the residence located at number 7 Roseline Ukeji Close, Mark Okoye Street, Asokoro, Abuja.