Four workers die in Lagos hotel fire

Four workers die in Lagos hotel fire

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, has confirmed the tragic death of four hotel staff members in a fire that engulfed the establishment.

According to Hundeyin, a distress call was received at around 7:50 AM on Sunday, reporting that the fire had started around 7:45 AM, consuming the lounge and bar of the hotel.

Upon receiving the call, a team of policemen and firefighters was quickly dispatched to the scene.

Despite their efforts, the fire, which ravaged the entire building, claimed the lives of the four staff members before it could be brought under control.

Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire, and authorities are urging business owners to adhere to safety regulations to prevent future tragedies.

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“Investigation revealed that four yet-to-be identified staff of the company got burnt beyond recognition in the fire. Their corpses were evacuated to Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) morgue at Yaba,” he said.

Similarly, two out of the three victims of a collapsed fence died from the injuries they sustained.

Hundeyin said the incident occurred on Saturday in the Ejigbo area of Lagos.

“A distress call was received around 10.30am that a fence of a school at Apano Street, off Nurudeen Street, Ejigbo, collapsed on three persons identified as Amaka, 30, Etim, 38 and Emmanuel, 12,” he stated.

He said all the victims were walking home under Saturday’s heavy down pour when the fence fell on them.

“The victims sustained serious wounds. They were rushed to Isolo General Hospital while they were unconscious. Etim and Emmanuel were both confirmed dead by the doctors while Amaka is receiving treatment,” he added.

Four workers die in Lagos hotel fire