Lagos, December 27, 2025 –
Three bodies have been recovered three days after the devastating fire that engulfed the Great Nigeria Insurance building on Martin Street, Lagos Island.
According to a casualty report released by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the deceased include one adult female and two males who were recovered from the collapsed structure.
Eight males, including a firefighter, sustained varying degrees of injuries. They were released after treatment at the hospital.
Additionally, three males and two females with minor injuries received first aid at the scene of the fire incident and were subsequently released.
Search and Rescue efforts involving LASEMA Response Teams, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Red Cross, and Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service are still ongoing to locate other reportedly trapped victims in the affected building.
TRAGEDY: Three Bodies Recovered from Rubble of Lagos High-Rise Fire Incident
