Oluremi Tinubu mourns victims of Lagos Afriland Towers inferno

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday extended her condolences to Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and families of those killed in Tuesday’s fire at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island.

In a statement issued in Abuja, Senator Oluremi Tinubu also commiserated with the Federal Inland Revenue Service, United Capital and the United Bank for Africa, all affected by the blaze.

She said: “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,” she said.

Emergency officials confirmed at least ten deaths and multiple injuries after flames engulfed the 14-storey building, spreading rapidly through smoke-filled stairways and exits.