Photos: Union Bank Building in Abuja Gutted by Fire

A heavy fire has gutted a three story building along Area 10, Garki, in Abuja.

The building houses the district Union Bank of Nigeria on the second floor, and is opposite the popular Cyprian Ekwensi house known as the 'Art and Culture Centre.'

According to sources, the causes of the fire is not immediately known.

A security guard who works in the building, however, told Saharareporters said, "A spark of fire from the second floor could have resulted in the heavy inferno."

As at the time of sending this update, Officials of the Fire Service have not responded to requests for information.