Property worth millions of Naira have been destroyed in an inferno that razed the House of Osun State Commissioner of Police, Wale Olokode, on Sunday.
The house is situated in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
The Osun State Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Yemisi Opalola confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday.
The statement said the fire started around 6pm and lasted for about 2 hours before being put off by firefighters.
“No life was lost nor injury sustained during the inferno,” the statement read.
The CP thanked all who have contributed in one way or the other to ensure the fire is put off as the family is still counting their loss.
“The Osun State Police Command appreciates His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Osun State, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, CP Eward Ajogun Awolowo, Area Commander, Abeokuta metropolis and everyone for sympathizing with the Commissioner of Police.
“The Officers and men of Osun State Police Command commiserate with the CP and the entire family and described the incident as unfortunate and pathetic. It is the command’s prayer and hope that the Almighty God replenishes the loss in hundred folds.” she stated.
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