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Olumayowa Olomola

January 28, 2026

Multibillion-naira properties gutted by fire in Cross River

The Federal Fire Service says properties estimated at over N3 billion were destroyed by fire in Cross River in 2025.

Firefighters in Nigeria
January 13, 2026

Mob attacks five firemen in Calabar, vandalises truck

Ms Olomola stated the state government had yet to fulfill its promise of providing medical supports for the injured officials.

Federal Fire Service truck
September 12, 2025

About N1 billion property destroyed by fire in Cross River: Fire Service

The Federal Fire Service in Cross River says residents of the state lost property worth N928 million to fire between January and August.

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July 28, 2024

Cross River recorded 14 fire incidents in six months: Official

She said that although no death was recorded in the fire outbreaks that occurred during the period, two persons were injured.

Firefighters in Nigeria
January 9, 2023

Cross River Fire Service recorded 20 incidents in 2022: Official

The State fire service said that property valued at over N9 billion was destroyed in the incidents.

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October 27, 2022

N8 billion property razed in Cross River: Fire Service

The federal fire service said property valued at more than N8 billion was destroyed by fire in Cross River from January to October 26.

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September 12, 2022

Fire outbreak confirmed in Cross River govt house

The fire was said to have started from an electrical spark from a generator house and affected some offices attached to Governor Ben Ayade.

August 31, 2022

Ayade sympathises with traders as fire guts Marian Market

“I am saddened by the news of the fire outbreak at the Marian Market and the attendant loss of goods and property,” said Mr Ayade.

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