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LAUTECH Fire Outbreak: Teaching hospital resumes activities

In a statement on Saturday, the institution said normal activities had commenced in the hospital.

• November 23, 2024
Lautech Teaching Hospital
Lautech Teaching Hospital

The management of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital says Saturday’s fire incident left the hospital with no remarkable damage.

In a statement on Saturday, the institution said normal activities had commenced in the hospital.

It said nobody was hurt and that an investigation was ongoing to determine the cause of the fire, which occurred on Saturday morning.

“At the moment, light has been restored, and work activities have resumed at the section where the fire incident took place.

“The management, noting that the fire incident raised no cause for alarm, wishes to thank all staff, Oyo State Fire Service, and all other well-wishers for their concern and prompt responses.

“Everyone is advised to go about their normal daily activities without fear,” the institution explained.

(NAN)

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