VIDEO: Fire outbreak causes panic at N’Assembly complex

A brief fire outbreak caused panic within the Senate wing of the National Assembly complex in Abuja, near a hearing room, on Wednesday. Video clips circulating on social media showed smoke filling the room as lawmakers and staff responded to the emergency. Voices in the video could be heard saying, “The fire came from gas,” while another said, “No fire extinguisher.” Another clip showed Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North) exiting the affected area. Watch the video below: 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐭 𝐍’𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://t.co/vOPr6FkcOr pic.twitter.com/hp3eEFsS8S Related News Pay taxes, ground rents to fund infrastructure, Tinubu urges FCT residents Senate passes bill to unlock funding for small businesses VIDEO: Show me who hasn’t felt govt impact, Wike challenges FCT residents — Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) June 10, 2026 According to TVC, the incident occurred shortly after the Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission concluded the screening of Dr Zainab Marwa, the North-East nominee for the commission’s board. It cited eyewitness accounts and said the fire started in the kitchen compartment of the hearing room, reportedly triggered by a microwave that was left switched on. It also said Senators Asuquo Ekpenyong and Salihu Mustapha were among those who took immediate action, leading manual efforts alongside others to extinguish the flames using available means, including water and detergents, before the fire could spread. No casualties were reported, and normal activities in the area resumed shortly afterwards. Authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the cause of the fire or preventive measures. Saheed Oyelakin Saheed is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over two years of experience covering metro, technology, sports, politics, and human-interest stories. He focuses on producing clear, engaging reports across diverse beats. Saheed’s work reflects hands-on newsroom experience and a commitment to accurate and balanced journalism.

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