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Tinubu commiserates with families, FIRS, UBA over deadly tower fire

‎Mr Tinubu prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of all the deceased and a speedy recovery for the injured.

• September 18, 2025
Burning tower
Burning tower used to illustrate the story [Credit: Punch Newspaper]

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to families of victims, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, the United Capital and UBA over Tuesday’s fire at Afriland building in Lagos.

‎In a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, Mr ‎Tinubu sympathised with the management and staff of Afriland Properties Limited, the FIRS, United Capital, UBA, and particularly with those who lost loved ones or were injured in the fire.

‎The president praised the swift response of the Federal Fire Service, medical teams, first responders, and concerned citizens who aided the evacuation efforts.

‎He urged increased caution, training and vigilance to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

‎Mr Tinubu prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of all the deceased and a speedy recovery for the injured.

(NAN)

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