Canada shuts High Commission in Abuja in aftermath of embassy fire

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From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja

The Canadian Government, has closed its High Commission in Abuja.

The closure is coming a day after an explosion at the High Commission claimed two, leaving two others wounded.

The Canadian High Commission, Abuja, in a notice on its website, said the closure was until further notice.

“The High Commission of Canada to Nigeria, in Abuja, is closed until further notice,” the Canadian High Commission wrote.

The Canadian High Commission further said Canadians in need of emergency consular assistance, should please contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa.

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