Tinubu mourns victims of Afriland Towers Fire

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the families of victims of Tuesday’s fire outbreak at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island.

He extended sympathy to the management and staff of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and United Capital Plc.

Daily Times reports that at least 10 people have been confirmed dead after the inferno.

The victims, many of whom were evacuated from the high-rise, later succumbed to injuries in hospitals across the state.

Among the dead are four senior FIRS officials, who were trapped on the sixth and seventh floors of the building.

United Capital Plc also confirmed in a Thursday statement that six of its employees, who worked on the third and fourth floors, lost their lives in the incident.

In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu commiserated with Afriland Properties Limited, FIRS, and United Capital Plc over the tragedy. He also extended sympathy to those injured and receiving medical treatment.

“President Tinubu extends his condolences to the management and staff of Afriland Properties Limited, the FIRS, UBA, and particularly those who lost loved ones in the inferno, and the injured who are currently receiving medical attention.

“The President commends the emergency responders, including the Federal Fire Service, first aiders, medical personnel, and members of the public, for their quick intervention and notes their deep sense of responsibility during the evacuation.

“President Tinubu advises more caution, training, and alertness to avert such emergencies in the future.

“The President prays that God Almighty will receive the souls of the departed and grant quick recovery to the injured,” the statement read.