The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has confirmed the death of four of its top staff in Tuesday’s fire outbreak at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos.
According to preliminary reports, the fire started in the inverter room located in the building’s basement before spreading to other parts of the high-rise.
In a statement on Wednesday, Dare Adekanmbi, media aide to FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji, said the victims were on duty at the agency’s offices on the sixth and seventh floors when the tragedy struck.
Those who lost their lives were identified as Ekelikhostse George, Assistant Director; David Sunday-Jatto, Assistant Director; Nkem Onyemelukwe, Senior Manager; and Peter Ifaranmaye, Manager.