There was a fire outbreak at the
residence of David Mark, former senate president, at Otukpo in Benue state, on
Thursday.
The fire was said to have spread
from a nearby bush into the house, gutting 15 motorcycles and two vehicles. It
was also said to have affected the guest house of the residence.
The former senate president was
said to be out of town at the time of the incident.
Adakoke Elijah, an aide of the
former lawmaker, who confirmed the incident, said: “Earlier this morning, a
fire incident was reported in the Otukpo residence of the former Senate President,
Dr David Mark.
“The cause of the incident has
yet to be ascertained but some properties, including 15 motorcycles and two
vehicles, were burnt.
“The arrival of fire service
personnel prevented the inferno from spreading to the entire building.
“The fire has since been
extinguished. No life was lost.”
