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Fire at Great Nigeria Insurance House in Lagos Island Brought Under Control
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that the massive blaze at the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, is now under control following intense firefighting efforts overnight.
The fire, which broke out on Christmas Eve around 4:40 p.m. on the fifth floor of the building primarily used for warehousing clothing materials, corporate offices, and retail outlets, rapidly spread due to highly combustible stored goods.
Emergency responders received the distress call at 16:41 hours and arrived on scene by 16:53 hours. Crews from Ebute Elefun, Dolphin, Sari-Iganmu, Bolade, Isolo stations, and Alausa Headquarters were deployed in a coordinated operation.
As of this latest update, the fire’s intensity has been significantly reduced, with firefighters now focused on damping-down operations to extinguish remaining hotspots.
Ten individuals, mostly males, were rescued alive with varying degrees of injuries and are reported to be in stable condition. Operations continue to ensure no further casualties.
The inferno affected five adjoining buildings—two partially and three severely—including the historic old Lagos Central Mosque, which sustained major damage.Challenges hampering the response included poor storage practices of flammable materials, which fueled rapid spread; difficult crowd control and site accessibility; and the conjoined structure of the buildings, complicating containment.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property, urging the public to remain calm, cooperate with responders, and follow safety guidelines.
Further updates will be provided as the situation evolves.
A joint security operation against terrorists has led to the rescue of nine persons in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
According to inside sources, Forest Guards, under the supervision of the Directorate of Security Services and working with members of the local hunters and vigilante group, embarked on bush-combing operations. They discovered a hideout of the kidnappers and engaged them.
Nine persons were rescued in two separate operations in the forest of Obbo Aiyegunle. One of the kidnappers was neutralised while others fled with gunshot injuries.
One of the rescued persons is said to be receiving medical care at an undisclosed medical facility in the local government.
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Zamfara LG Chairman Abduction: Security operatives intensify rescue efforts
Security forces are currently conducting deliberate operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely rescuing the abducted Chairman.
• Family of the abducted Zamfara LG Chairman
Aliyu Danjal, Lieutenant Colonel Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed that on hearing gunshots, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded immediately and swiftly moved to the scene where they engaged in hot pursuit of the terrorists leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
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IGP Disu orders officers to shoot anyone carrying illegal firearms
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity.
Disu issued the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, saying the move followed President Bola Tinubu’s instruction that the lingering security crisis in the state must be brought to an end.
The police chief maintained that only authorised security personnel are legally permitted to carry firearms, warning that law enforcement agencies would no longer tolerate the unlawful possession of weapons.
” You cannot move around freely carrying arms as if there is no law and order in this country. It will not be tolerated,” he said.
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
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