FIRS Mourns Four Staff Who Lost Their Lives In The Fire Outbreak At Afriland Towers, Lagos
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Posted 3 weeks ago at 8:52 pm on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 by Admin
A fire outbreak occurred at Afriland Towers, located on Broad Street, Lagos, reportedly originating from the inverter room in the basement before spreading to other parts of the building.
Thick black smoke was seen billowing from the structure, triggering panic and emergency evacuation efforts.
Tragically, four employees of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) lost their lives in the incident. The victims were working in the FIRS offices on the 6th and 7th floors of the building.
The deceased have been identified as:
- Mrs. Ekelikhostse George – Assistant Director
- Mr. David Sunday-Jatto – Assistant Director
- Mrs. Nkem Onyemelukwe – Senior Manager
- Mr. Peter Ifaranmaye – Manager
Authorities are continuing investigations into the cause of the fire.
Thick black smoke was seen billowing from the structure, triggering panic and emergency evacuation efforts.
Tragically, four employees of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) lost their lives in the incident. The victims were working in the FIRS offices on the 6th and 7th floors of the building.
The deceased have been identified as:
- Mrs. Ekelikhostse George – Assistant Director
- Mr. David Sunday-Jatto – Assistant Director
- Mrs. Nkem Onyemelukwe – Senior Manager
- Mr. Peter Ifaranmaye – Manager
Authorities are continuing investigations into the cause of the fire.