Presidency Debunks Rumour of Fire at Aso Rock Villa

The Presidency has debunked rumours of fire incident at the Aso Rock villa on March 6th 2021.

Speaking through the spokesman to the President, Garba Shehu on Sunday, it revealed that the fire was outside the perimeter walls of the Villa and was seamlessly contained by fire stations of the State House.

Garba revealed that there was no life of life or property was contained in a short while.

Read his full statement below;

BUSH FIRE INCIDENT RECORDED OUTSIDE VILLA PERIMETER

People in the country and even abroad have been expressing concerns over reports of a fire incident in Aso Rock Villa, the seat of the Nigerian government.

I would like to clarify that there was no fire inside the Presidential Villa.

In the evening of Saturday, March 6, a fire broke out burning shrubs between the outer wire fence and walls surrounding the Villa, precisely in the area between the Villa and the Barracks, towards Asokoro.

The fire, as being speculated, might have started from a passerby dropping a burning cigarette. The Federal Fire Service will ascertain the reason for it when they complete their investigation.

It suffices to say that this bush fire, which started and ended outside the perimeter walls of the Villa, was seamlessly contained by fire stations of the State House and the one nearby from the Federal Fire Service. No loss of life, no loss whatsoever to building and property was recorded.

We thank well-meaning Nigeria and for your expressed concerns.

Garba Shehu

Senior Special Assistant to the President

(Media & Publicity)

March 07, 2021