Properties worth millions destroyed as fire razes shops in Ibadan.

Goods worth millions of naira were destroyed when fire gutted 14 out of 42 shops at Ogundipe Market, Agodi Gate, in Ibadan North Local Council.

The incident took place in the early hours of Wednesday, September 24.

Confirming the incident, the Special Adviser on Fire Reform and Chairman of the Fire Services Agency, Moroof Adebayo Akinwande, said no lives were lost in the fire outbreak.

He explained that the fire was reported at 3:50 a.m. by a resident, Mr Sulaiman, and that personnel led by T.K. Olayiwola promptly responded.

“Upon arrival, we found 14 shops well alight. We swiftly curtailed the fire and prevented it from spreading to other nearby shops. No casualties were recorded,” he said.

Akinwande added that properties worth billions of naira were saved through the efforts of the fire service, while investigation is ongoing to determine the cause.

He urged traders to be more conscious of fire hazards and to install extinguishers in their shops to prevent small outbreaks from escalating.

Six more deaths confirmed in Afriland Towers fire.

At least six additional deaths have been confirmed following the fire outbreak at Afriland Towers, a six-storey commercial building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State.

The victims were employees of United Capital, a financial and investment services firm occupying the 3rd and 4th floors of the tower.

The confirmation comes just hours after the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) announced that four of its staff members also died in the incident on Wednesday evening.

The fire, which reportedly started in the inverter room in the basement around 1:30 pm on Tuesday, sent thick smoke into the air and triggered panic among occupants. Some individuals were seen attempting to escape through windows as emergency responders battled the flames.

Officials of the Federal Fire Service, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and other first responders rescued at least nine persons from the building. Five were revived, while four remained unconscious.

“A total of nine victims have been rescued. Five individuals have been resuscitated. Several others escaped unhurt, while efforts are ongoing to revive the remaining four,” the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement on Tuesday, raising concerns about possible casualties.

In an exclusive statement shared with our correspondent on Thursday morning, United Capital confirmed it lost six members of staff to the tragedy. This takes the confirmed number of deaths from the Afriland Towers fire tragedy to 10.

“It is with profound grief that the Management and Staff of United Capital Plc announce the passing of six of our dear colleagues, following the tragic fire at Afriland Towers on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

BREAKING: Fire Engulfs Six-Storey Afriland Tower on Lagos Island, Occupants Evacuated

A fire outbreak on Tuesday afternoon affected Afriland Tower, a six-storey building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, prompting swift evacuation and emergency response.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident was reported at about 1:38 p.m., with crews from the Ebute Elefun and Sari Iganmu fire stations deployed immediately.

In a statement signed by Deputy Controller General Ogabi Olajide, the fire originated in the inverter room at the building’s basement, causing thick smoke to spread across several floors.

“Evacuation of occupants is in progress, while firefighting operations have been concluded, dousing the earlier panic before the arrival of first responders,” the agency said.

As of press time, no casualties have been reported.

Moment people tried to escape a fire outbreak at a popular bank tower in Lagos.

First Lady Donates ₦1bn, Relief Materials to Disaster Victims in Niger State

The First Lady and Chairperson of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦1 billion and relief materials—including 2,000 bags of rice, 16,000 wrappers, clothing, and over 100 pairs of shoes—to assist victims of floods, boat accidents, banditry, and fire outbreaks in Niger State.

The donation, approved by President Bola Tinubu and supported by Governor Umaru Bago, has been credited to the state’s emergency relief account for transparent deployment to affected families. The First Lady expressed condolences to victims and urged collective support to rebuild lives.

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62 dead in Lagos fire, building collapse incident - Reports.

At least 62 lives were lost to fire outbreaks and building collapse incidents across Lagos State between January and June 2025, according to the mid-year activity report released by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LSFRS.

The report, made public on Monday, provides a detailed account of the agency’s emergency operations during the first half of the year.

In a statement issued by the Senior Public Affairs Officer of the LSFRS, Maria Fadairo, the agency disclosed that it responded to a total of 1,072 emergency incidents within the six-month period.

These incidents included 922 fire outbreaks, two minor explosions, and 10 cases of building collapse, eight of which were partial. The agency also carried out 73 rescue operations and 65 salvage missions across the state.

“Between January and June 2025, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service recorded significant activity in its emergency response efforts,” the statement read. “Despite notable challenges, the Service remained committed to saving lives and protecting property.”

The report also highlighted the persistent issue of hoax calls, with the agency receiving 315 false emergency alerts during the reporting period, which it described as a growing concern.

The LSFRS successfully rescued 252 people from life-threatening situations, including incidents involving structural failures and fire emergencies.

“A total of 62 fatalities were recorded during this period,” the statement noted.

Despite the loss of lives and property, the agency’s proactive efforts were said to have averted further devastation, with property valued at approximately N64.32 billion saved, though losses still amounted to around N10.72 billion.

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Properties destroyed as fire razes shops in Ibadan.

Properties worth millions of Naira were destroyed on Tuesday as a fire outbreak razed five shops in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident on Wednesday, adding that the fire broke out beside the Akin-Alamu building in the Papa area along Alakia Isebo Road.

Fortunately, no lives were lost in the blaze, but significant property damage was reported.

Akinwande attributed the cause of the fire to an electrical surge that ignited nearby combustible materials, leading to the rapid spread of the flames.

According to him, the incident was reported at 23:22 on June 1, 2025, through a telephone call.

He said firefighters, led by CFS Adesina Olusoji, responded quickly and arrived to find the shops fully engulfed in flames.

Akinwande stated, “We swiftly took action to prevent the fire from spreading to unaffected nearby shops and properties. The fire was completely extinguished, and salvage operations were conducted.

“Although five out of ten shops were affected, our personnel managed to save properties worth millions of naira.”

He added, “The prompt response by the Oyo State Fire Service helped mitigate further losses during this unfortunate event.”

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