By DAMILARE ADELEYE
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sympathy with the Canadian government, diplomatic community, and all persons affected by a fire incident which occurred on Monday at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja.
It was learnt that the commission’s building on Diplomatic Drive in the Central Business District of Abuja was on fire for several minutes.
It was also learnt that two people were fatally injured in the incident, while about three or four other victims had been rushed to the hospitals.
Reacting in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Tinubu assured that the Canadian authorities of the full support of the Nigerian government in the aid of diplomatic and local staff of the High Commission who were particularly affected by the incident.
“President Tinubu prays for the repose of the departed souls and wishes all injured persons a rapid and full recovery,’’ the statement read.