The de.ath toll from Tuesday’s fire at Afriland Towers, a six-storey commercial building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, has risen to 10
United Capital Plc, which occupies the third and fourth floors of the building, confirmed today that six of its employees d!ed in the incident.
Recall the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) also announced that four of its staff members lost their lives.
“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,” the company said in a statement.
It added that plans were underway to hold a memorial service in their honour.
The blaze reportedly began around 1:30 p.m. in the building’s inverter room in the basement, quickly spreading smoke through several floors.
Videos shared online showed workers smashing windows for air, while others clung to ledges until rescue ladders were deployed. Some jumped onto foamy materials laid out below to break their fall.
Emergency responders from the Federal Fire Service and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said nine people were rescued. Five were revived, while four remained unconscious at the time. Several others managed to escape on their own.
Afriland Properties Plc, owners of the tower, confirmed the fire in a statement on Wednesday.
The company said investigations were ongoing but preliminary findings linked the incident to the inverter room.
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Tragic
RIP
It’s so sad