Millions Of Naira Worth Of Goods Destroyed As Fire Guts Storey Building At Computer Village In Lagos (VIDEO)

Goods and property worth several millions of naira were destroyed as fire razed a one-storey commercial building on Somoye Street, Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos State.

The incident which occured around midnight, on Tuesday, January 20, 2025, involved a commercial building housing dealers in computers and computer accessories.+See more details

Eyewitnesses said the fire completely destroyed the entire upper floor of the building, but nearby.

structures were spared. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, along with the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), were able to contain the blaze.

The affected one-storey commercial building was primarily used for the storage and sale of computers and accessories, with the high volume of combustible materials contributing to the rapid spread of the fire.

Confirming the incident, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, said all goods and properties stored in the building were totally destroyed.

“All goods and properties worth several millions of naira stored therein were completely destroyed by the conflagration,” he said.

He added that a physical assessment of the structure revealed partial compromise, requiring immediate structural evaluation.

“Upon arrival, the LASEMA Response Team conducted a risk assessment of the incident scene and cordoned off the affected area. Safety and precautionary measures were activated to forestall damage to adjoining buildings and the immediate environment,” Oke-Osanyintolu stated.

He noted that the prompt intervention of emergency responders prevented the escalation of the fire to neighbouring structures.

As of press time, firefighting operations had been successfully concluded, while damping-down activities were ongoing to eliminate residual heat and prevent re-ignition.

Meanwhile, traders, sympathisers, and residents were seen at the scene lamenting the incident, as affected shop owners assessed their losses.

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