The Rivers State Secretariat, located in Port Harcourt, is currently engulfed in flames, according to reports reaching RealNaijaGist News. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of today, has sent panic among workers and residents within the vicinity.
As at the time of filing this report, the exact cause of the fire outbreak remains unknown. Eyewitnesses who spoke with RealNaijaGist said they noticed thick smoke billowing from one of the secretariat buildings before the fire spread rapidly to other sections.
Firefighters and emergency response teams are said to be on ground battling to contain the inferno and prevent it from spreading further. However, the extent of damage and whether any lives or sensitive government documents have been affected is yet to be ascertained.
Security operatives have also cordoned off the area to ensure safety and maintain order as a large crowd has gathered around the scene.
RealNaijaGist will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more details emerge.
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