By Louis Achi
A special Canadian investigation team has arrived the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to probe an explosion and subsequent fire that occurred at the Canadian High Commission in Nigeria.
The fire incident occurred on November 6, 2023, claiming the lives of two people and left two others injured.
The commission suspended its operations following the fire incident except for the visa application centres which remained open in Abuja and Lagos.
According to the statement accessed by TheNewDiplomat, Tuesday, issued by the Public Affairs staff of the commission, Demilade Kosemani, the special investigation team would work with relevant Nigerian authorities to carry out their task.
The statement read: “Following an explosion in the generator room at the Canadian High Commission in Nigeria on November 6 that claimed two lives and left two others injured, a special team of technical experts from Canada arrived in Abuja to conduct a formal investigation to determine the factors and conditions that led to the explosion.
“Efforts are being undertaken to coordinate the work of the Canadian investigation team with the relevant Nigerian authorities in line with their respective mandates.”
