The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has confirmed that a fire outbreak occurred at one of its offices within the agency’s headquarters in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja on Saturday, just days ahead of the scheduled January 2026 implementation of Nigeria’s new tax laws.
The incident was confirmed by the spokesperson to the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Mr. Sikiru Akinola.
Akinola said the fire broke out on the fourth floor of the building and was promptly detected by security personnel on duty.
He explained that swift intervention by the Federal Capital Territory Fire Service, in collaboration with other emergency responders, ensured the blaze was quickly brought under control, preventing it from spreading to other sections of the complex.
“No lives were lost in the incident,” Akinola said, noting, however, that several offices on the affected floor sustained varying degrees of damage.
He added that investigations into the cause of the fire had commenced, with preliminary indications pointing to a possible electrical fault.
According to him, FIRS has also begun a comprehensive review of its internal safety measures to forestall similar incidents in the future.
The fire incident comes just days before the planned rollout of Nigeria’s new tax laws, which have continued to generate debate and concern across the country.
