Calls for probe into fire outbreaks at FMBN thicken

By Abubakar Yunusa, Abuja

The National President of Nigeria Appropriation Development Initiative (NADI),has challenged the First Mortgage Bank of Nigeria(FMBN) Management over fire outbreak at its Headquarters on Wednesday, called for critical investigation.

Recalled that the headquarters of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria located in Abuja has been gutted by fire.

A source at bank who pleaded not to be named as he was not officially permitted to speak on the matter told journalists in Abuja,on Thursday,said,fire lasted for two hours before it was put out by 1am.

The official said that as a result of the fire incident, those from the position of Senior Managers and below were asked to go home on Thursday morning until Monday when they will be informed on the new date of their resumption.

However, a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Thursday,by the president of NADI ,Kashim- Bello ,said the management is responsible of th fire outbreak that gutted the headquarter of FBN.

“According to our reports, the fire outbreak had destroyed several sensitive documents especially in the office of the SA to the Managing Director, Arch. Ahmed Dangiwa Umar and extended to the Board Room before the fire was put away.

The curious question is why would such outbreak occur in the most sensitive departments and offices at FMBN Headquarter?

“The fire incident is coming at a time when the bank is awaiting approval from the Ministry of Works to implement a retirement plan in a bid to stay afloat, thereby extending their stay in office.

“Further investigation has also proven that the recent federal government rejection of reappointment of Arch. Ahmed Dangiwa Umar may also be an under-tone influence in the recent outbreak which is aimed at forestalling a structure that will cover his atrocious activities, as he is left with less than one month to step down”,he said .