The Kano State Police Command has affirmed that the Divisional Police Office in Nasarawa Local Government Area has been gutted by fire.
Mr Hussaini Gumel, state commissioner of police, informed the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Kano that the incident happened in the early hours of Monday.
He said, “At about 5.45 a.m, the Divisional Police headquarters was burnt by fire, and the most important part of the building was burned down entirely.
“This is in spite of prompt response by the State Fire Service.
Meanwhile Gumel disclosed that an investigation was ongoing to unravel the cause of the fire.
He added, “The place has been sealed off to prevent intrusion by on-lookers and miscreants, the arms and ammunition in the office are very safe.
“The Divisional Police Officer is presently sorting out some of the affected documents.
