Fire Razes Mopol 13 Police Mobile Force Office and Armoury in Benue as Facilities Burn to Ashes in Makurdi
A devastating fire outbreak has destroyed the Mopol 13 Police Mobile Force (PMF) office and armoury in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, January 4, 2026, with video evidence showing the entire facility engulfed in flames and reduced to ashes.
SaharaReporters obtained footage capturing the scale of the destruction, including the armoury and offices, while a distressed narrator in the video confirmed that even the Squadron Commander’s office was affected. As of the time of reporting, the cause of the fire remains unclear, with authorities yet to confirm whether it was triggered by an electrical fault or another factor.
The incident has raised serious concerns about security, loss of police assets, and safety of armaments, as investigations are expected to be launched to determine the origin of the inferno and assess the extent of damage to police operations in the state.
A devastating fire outbreak has destroyed the Mopol 13 Police Mobile Force (PMF) office and armoury in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, January 4, 2026, with video evidence showing the entire facility engulfed in flames and reduced to ashes.
SaharaReporters obtained footage capturing the scale of the destruction, including the armoury and offices, while a distressed narrator in the video confirmed that even the Squadron Commander’s office was affected. As of the time of reporting, the cause of the fire remains unclear, with authorities yet to confirm whether it was triggered by an electrical fault or another factor.
The incident has raised serious concerns about security, loss of police assets, and safety of armaments, as investigations are expected to be launched to determine the origin of the inferno and assess the extent of damage to police operations in the state.
Fire Razes Mopol 13 Police Mobile Force Office and Armoury in Benue as Facilities Burn to Ashes in Makurdi
A devastating fire outbreak has destroyed the Mopol 13 Police Mobile Force (PMF) office and armoury in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, January 4, 2026, with video evidence showing the entire facility engulfed in flames and reduced to ashes.
SaharaReporters obtained footage capturing the scale of the destruction, including the armoury and offices, while a distressed narrator in the video confirmed that even the Squadron Commander’s office was affected. As of the time of reporting, the cause of the fire remains unclear, with authorities yet to confirm whether it was triggered by an electrical fault or another factor.
The incident has raised serious concerns about security, loss of police assets, and safety of armaments, as investigations are expected to be launched to determine the origin of the inferno and assess the extent of damage to police operations in the state.
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