The death toll from Tuesday’s fire outbreak at Afriland Towers, Lagos, has risen to 10, following confirmation from affected organizations.
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) announced the loss of four staff members, while United Capital Plc confirmed the death of six employees.
The inferno, which began around 1:30 pm in the building’s basement inverter room, trapped several occupants in the eight-storey commercial tower that houses major firms. Emergency responders rescued at least nine persons, with five successfully resuscitated.
Authorities continue investigations into the cause of the blaze as families and colleagues mourn the victims.