In the early hours of Wednesday, a fire outbreak occurred at the IC World Emporia Centre, a well-known shopping arena in Gwarimpa, Abuja.
An X user, @Mister_Mash, shared a video capturing the flames consuming the building’s roof.
Describing the incident, the user expressed frustration with emergency response numbers.
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“4:13 am currently happening right now in Gwarimpa, IC World Emporia on fire. I called the @Fedfireng emergency line 0803 200 3557, and the woman hung up on me. I called 112, they said I should call 122, I called 122, they said I should call 112,” the user wrote.
About an hour later, subsequent videos were shared, revealing the presence of the Nigerian fire service at the scene. The incident raises concerns about the effectiveness of emergency response systems and emphasizes the importance of prompt and efficient action during such emergencies.
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