Tinubu, First Lady Mourn Victims Of Afriland Towers Fire

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

In a press statement released Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the president commiserated with the families affected by the tragedy.

Tinubu also extended his condolences to the management and staff of Afriland Properties Limited, FIRS, United Capital, UBA, and those injured and currently receiving medical attention.

The president further called for caution, training, and alertness to prevent such emergencies in the future.

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, also condoled with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the families of victims affected by the fire.

“I condole with Gov. Sanwo-Olu, the people of the state, and affected organisations, including FIRS and UBA, over the tragic fire at Afriland Towers that claimed ten lives.

“May God Almighty comfort the families, colleagues, and loved ones of the departed and the injured during this time of deep grief and pain,” the First Lady added in her message.

She also prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased, quick healing for the injured, and strength for those left behind to bear the weight of such an irreplaceable loss.

The incident was one of two separate fire outbreaks in the Lagos Island Business District on Tuesday, which injured many and destroyed goods worth millions.