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Afriland Towers Fire: Death Toll Rises To 10 As United Capital Confirms Six Staff Lost
The victims were employees of United Capital, a financial and investment services firm occupying the 3rd and 4th floors of the tower.
Ikeja, Lagos State– At least six additional deaths have been confirmed following the fire outbreak at Afriland Towers, a six-storey commercial building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State.
The victims were employees of United Capital, a financial and investment services firm occupying the 3rd and 4th floors of the tower.
Their deaths bring the total confirmed fatalities to 10, after the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) had earlier disclosed that four of its staff members died in the incident.
The fire, which reportedly started in the inverter room in the basement around 1:30 pm on Tuesday, filled the building with thick smoke and forced occupants to scramble for safety.
Some attempted to escape through windows as emergency responders battled the blaze.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that nine people were rescued, with five revived and four remaining unconscious.
In a statement on Thursday morning, United Capital described the deaths of its six staff members as a “profound loss,” adding that preparations were underway for a memorial service.
Emergency officials are yet to release a final casualty figure, but concerns remain that more lives may have been lost.
The statement read, “It is with profound grief that the Management and Staff of United Capital Plc announce the passing of six of our dear colleagues, following the tragic fire at Afriland Towers on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
“Our departed colleagues were an integral part of our company and family. Their painful loss leaves an immeasurable void. We extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones, and we continue to hold them in our thoughts and prayers, as well as provide all the support we can to them during this most difficult time.
“We are making preparations for an appropriate memorial service to honour their lives and mark their passing with dignity and solemnity. We thank the emergency services and all those who responded for their valiant assistance at the time of the incident.
“In this moment of untold grief, we stand together in solidarity, drawing strength from one another as we navigate this period. May the souls of the departed rest in peace,” the statement added.
