Saturday, December 27, 2025 - Two adult males, whose identities are yet to be established, have been found dead amid the debris of the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island, following the devastating fire that swept through the high-rise building on Thursday.
The bodies were recovered on Friday during continued search
and rescue operations at the Marina axis, where the multi-storey structure was
severely damaged by the inferno.
The fire originated from the fourth floor of the 25-storey
building before spreading to the sixth floor and subsequently consuming other
levels, as well as nearby structures.
During the incident, a section of the building reportedly
collapsed, leaving some traders trapped beneath the rubble.
The fire also extended to surrounding properties, including
the Old Lagos Central Mosque.
Efforts to obtain official confirmation from the Permanent
Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr Femi
Oke-Osanyintolu, were unsuccessful as he had not responded to enquiries as of
press time.
However, a LASEMA official, who spoke on condition of
anonymity, confirmed that the two bodies were discovered during ongoing
operations to locate victims believed to have been trapped.
“Two bodies were recovered today during the search exercise.
The first was found at about 11:03 a.m., while the second was recovered around
12:03 p.m.,” the official disclosed.
Search, recovery and safety operations are said to be
continuing at the scene as emergency teams work to account for all affected
persons and prevent further hazards.
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