The Afriland Towers fire incident on Broad Street, Lagos Island, has confirmed 10 deaths as of September 18, 2025. Six additional deaths were confirmed by United Capital, a financial and investment services firm occupying the 3rd and 4th floors of the tower. This brings the total death toll to 10.
United Capital lost six staff members, while the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) confirmed four deaths among its staff members who were trapped on the sixth and seventh floors. Emergency responders rescued at least nine people, with five resuscitated and four remaining unconscious.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service reported that the fire originated from the inverter room in the basement of the building.
President Bola Tinubu expressed grief and commiserated with the families of the victims, FIRS, United Capital, and United Bank of Africa (UBA) Plc.
United Capital is making preparations for a memorial service to honor the lives of the deceased employees.
“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,” United Capital company confirmed.
The incident has sparked widespread concern, and investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fire.
