According to a statement on Tuesday by the FFS National Public Relations Officer, DCF P.O. Abraham, the incidents, which occurred at different locations across the FCT, were linked to suspected electrical surges and overloading.

The most recent fire broke out in the early hours of Monday, January 19, 2026, at Corner Shops, Chalyx Close, Abacha Road, Maraba along the Abuja–Keffi axis, affecting six retail outlets. The emergency was reported at 2:51 a.m. by ASP Abdulmalik to the Federal Fire Service National Headquarters, Garki Station.

The Station Commander, SF Agbo, immediately deployed response teams, with backup support from FFS Nyanya Station. Despite the delayed report, firefighters contained the blaze and saved property worth approximately ₦100 million out of the ₦400 million at risk.

This fire occurred just 14 hours after the KUGBO Furniture Market blaze, which itself happened 18 hours following the LEVENTIS Plaza fire. Preliminary investigations by the FFS indicate that all three incidents were triggered by suspected electrical surges.

FFS noted that due to the swift action of responders and supporting agencies, property valued at over ₦2.8 billion was preserved across the three emergencies.

Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, warned residents and business owners against electrical overloading and urged strict adherence to fire safety practices. He emphasized that the preventable fires led to losses of ₦650 million in just 32 hours, noting that many of these could have been avoided by simply switching off electrical appliances when not in use.

The FFS reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property, advising the public to observe basic fire safety measures and report emergencies promptly via its hotline: 0803 200 3557. Adeyemi stressed that timely reporting ensures faster intervention and reduces potential losses.