Nigeria, April 8 -- A massive fire of unknown origin ripped through Nigeria's treasury office on Wednesday, officials said, destroying two key departments, including the one that processes consolidated revenue sharing amongst the three tiers of government.

The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, also known as Treasury House just southeast of Abuja city centre, suffered the blaze just before 11:a.m., PREMIUM TIMES learnt. Videos shared on social media showed thick smoke billowing from the building, which was largely empty amidst a nationwide shutdown of activities over the raging coronavirus pandemic.

Fire services and other first responders, including the police and emergency management officers, raced to the scene short...