Fire guts Jos Electricity Distribution Company office

The head office of the Jos Electricity Distribution Company along Ahmadu Bello way, Jos, Plateau has been gutted by fire.

Fire reportedly broke out in the top floor of the seven storey building around 6pm on Friday

The Director, Communication and Media Affairs of the company, Dr Friday Elijah, confirmed the incident to newsmen.

He said: “It is a fire incident, and as I’m talking to you the fire brigades have battled it, and we are yet to ascertain the extent of damage done as it has been controlled.”

No casualty has been reported as at press time.

It was learnt that there was total blackout in the city due to the fire incident.