From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja
Kogi State House of Assembly complex located at Hassan Katsina road around Crusher village in the outskirts of Lokoja the Kogi State capital was on Monday morning seen in flames
The fire ripped through the roof of the Chamber, causing extensive damage to the floor of the house with some furniture and office items destroyed
The Speaker of the house, Mathew Kolawole, and the state security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara, were among the early callers at the assembly complex.
As at the time of filing this report, no one has been able to ascertain the cause of the fire.
The Speaker of the Assembly however said he suspected sabotage but did not say anything further
“We should leave security people to do their work and give us a report going forward,” the speaker said.
