August 30, 2024.
Azonuchechi Chukwu.
The two storey building at the Lagos State Government Staff Quarters at Odunsanmi Street, off WEMPCO Road, Ogba area of the state has been gutted by fire on Friday.
The tragic incident happened in the early hours of Friday, precisely around 2.20 am.
According to reports, one of the two-bedrooms in Flat 5, of Block 21, a two-winged, three-story building of 16 two-bedroom flats, was burnt.
Early investigation conducted by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, revealed that the fire originated from an electrical surge in the children’s room.
Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, the Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, said the fire completely destroyed the children’s bedroom, resulting in loss of properties worth millions of naira.
“The prompt and coordinated efforts of the Agency’s LRT, NPF, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, ensured the fire was contained and extinguished quickly.
“Fortunately there was no loss of life and injuries sustained in the incident.
“Also, victims and other occupants were enlightened on the proper use of electric appliances, “Oke-Osanyitolu confirmed.(www.naija247news.com).
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Reporting by Ifeoluwa Okonkwo in Lagos, Nigeria.
