JUST-IN: Panic at National Assembly as Fire Breaks Out in Senate Wing, Sparks Brief Chaos [VIDEO]

There was momentary panic on Wednesday at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja after a fire incident broke out inside the Senate wing, briefly disrupting activities and raising concerns among lawmakers, staff, and journalists present at the scene.

The incident reportedly occurred at Hearing Room 107, shortly after the Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission concluded the screening of Dr. Zainab Marwa, a nominee representing the North-East on the commission’s board.

According to eyewitness accounts, the fire started from the kitchen section within the hearing room, where a microwave was allegedly left on. The appliance is believed to have triggered the blaze, which quickly drew attention before it could escalate.

Security personnel and facility staff were said to have acted swiftly, managing to extinguish the fire before it spread beyond the immediate area of origin. Their rapid response helped prevent what could have developed into a more serious incident within the Senate wing of the complex.

Fortunately, no injuries were recorded, and damage was reportedly contained. Normal legislative activities resumed shortly after the situation was brought under control, easing initial fears of disruption to Senate proceedings.

However, tension lingered briefly among journalists and staff who witnessed the incident. Some reporters claimed they were later instructed by officials to delete photos and video recordings taken during the fire, a development that sparked quiet concern about transparency and information handling within the complex.

Despite the scare, authorities did not immediately issue an official detailed statement on the incident, though preliminary accounts suggest it was an isolated fire triggered by an electrical appliance in the kitchen area.

The incident adds to growing concerns about safety protocols and emergency preparedness within major public institutions, particularly in high-security environments like the National Assembly complex.

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