A raging fire has engulfed Focus Holiday Inn, a renowned hotel in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city.
The inferno reportedly began around 3 a.m., according to a staff member who spoke to PREMIUM TIMES.
“We were alerted when a guest ran down to the reception unclad to notify workers about the fire,” the staff revealed.
The fire originated from one section of the three-storey building but has since spread to other parts, causing extensive damage.
Efforts to reach the fire service initially proved futile, with several calls going unanswered. However, fire service officials eventually arrived at the scene and were battling to extinguish the blaze at the time of this report.
More updates to follow as details emerge.