Fire has gutted the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO) office in Oshodi, Lagos, near Cappa Bus Stop, causing extensive property damage worth millions of naira.
This medium gathered that the fire started around midnight on Christmas Day and continued to rage into the wee hours of Boxing Day.
At the time of filing this report, firefighters from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, in collaboration with the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), are working tirelessly to bring the blaze under control.
Though, while no casualties have been reported, the fire has left a trail of destruction, raising concerns about the cause of the incident and its impact on the institution’s operations.
Meanwhile, Lagos State government is yet to release an official statement over the incident.
