Fire guts 10-storey building in Lagos

 Fire guts 10-storey building in Lagos

...Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirms incident

The fire gutted the popular Mandilas building in the area starting from the first floor of the building and has escalated to the fourth floor

A 10-storey building on Broad Street, Lagos Island Local Government Area of Lagos State has reportedly caught fire.

The Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, disclosed this on Sunday.

The fire, which cause was yet to be identified, gutted the popular Mandilas building in the area starting from the first floor of the building and has escalated to the fourth floor.

Adeseye disclosed that emergency responders from the Ebute Elefun and Sari Iganmu Fire Stations are currently at the scene to curb further escalation and put the situation under control.

In another development, the Kaduna State Government, Saturday night, said it has received reports from security agencies of an explosion at an Islamic school in Kidandan area of Giwa local government area of the State, killing one pupil and about 10 others injured.

In a statement issued by acting Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, he said: “According to preliminary reports from the traditional institution and security agencies, one of the pupils learning under a local cleric picked up an object from the bush, which later exploded amidst his fellow pupils.

“As of the time of this update, one pupil, Zaidu Usman, has been confirmed dead, while about ten injured victims are receiving medical attention at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika.”

Aruwan added that Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, received the report with shock and sadness, and sent commiserations to the victims and their families, praying for the repose of the soul of the deceased, and a quick recovery for the wounded.

The governor also appealed to parents and community leaders to increase their vigilance on the activities of their children and wards, given their susceptibility to various dangers.

He said the governor has directed the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs to liaise with security agencies for an urgent investigation into the cause of the explosion, to ensure the safety of residents, mobilise emergency support and ensure prompt medical attention to victims.

“Further updates will be duly communicated by the Kaduna State Government,” the statement added.