Tragedy struck in the Olodi Apapa area of Lagos as four workers at a lounge and bar located along Baale Road were burnt to death after a fire engulfed the establishment.
The victims were reportedly trapped in the building and could not escape before the fire consumed the entire facility.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident, stating that the fire broke out around 7:45 a.m. on Sunday.
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A distress call was received shortly after, prompting the swift mobilization of firefighters and police officers to the scene.
Despite their efforts, the fire had already claimed the lives of four staff members, who were burnt beyond recognition.
The remains of the victims were evacuated and transported to the morgue at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) in Yaba, Lagos.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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In a separate incident, two people lost their lives after a fence collapsed in the Ejigbo area of Lagos on Saturday.
According to Hundeyin, the collapse occurred during a heavy downpour, with three victims — Amaka (30), Etim (38), and Emmanuel (12) — being caught under the rubble.
The three victims were walking along Apano Street when the fence of a nearby school gave way, crushing them beneath.
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They were immediately rushed to Isolo General Hospital for treatment, but unfortunately, Etim and Emmanuel were pronounced dead on arrival.
Amaka, who survived the collapse, remains in critical condition and is receiving treatment.
Both incidents have drawn attention to safety concerns in the state, as investigations are ongoing to determine the exact causes of the fire and the fence collapse.
