By Joyce Remi- Babayeju
Minister of the FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has commiserated with Cash and Carry Supermarket and the business community over the fire incident that engulfed the Supermarket today in Abuja.
Bello expressed shock and deep sadness over the Boxing Day tragedy which engulfed the supermarket.
In a press release issued today by the Chief Press Secretary, Anthony Ogunleye said that the minister on behalf of the FCT Administration and the entire residents of the FCT Commiserated with the management and staff of the supermarket and the FCT business community over the unfortunate incident.
The Minister commended the FCT Fire Service, the Federal Fire Service, the Fire Service Departments of the Nigerian Navy, Air Force, Guards Brigade and Julius Berger Nig. PLC that responded with their fire-fighting equipment.
He also commended the FCT FEMA, the National Emergency Management Agency, Security agencies and other responders for their efforts in containing the fire.
Bello also assured that a thorough investigation will be conducted to ascertain the cause of the fire incident in an effort to prevent a reoccurrence in any other business establishment within the FCT.
