Fire Destroys Documents at Lagos Customs Office, Says Jonah

A fire broke out at the Customs office in Lagos at approximately 10:23 am, reportedly due to an electrical surge in the conference room, and it spread to other sections of the building. Officers on duty attempted to contain the fire until personnel from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service arrived at about 10:45 am to assist in the firefighting efforts.

The incident occurred shortly after Timothy Jonah took over as the new Deputy Comptroller of the command. Jonah described the fire as unfortunate, stating, “I just assumed duty to take over, only to witness this fire outbreak.” He emphasized that every challenge presents an opportunity to strengthen operations and announced plans to establish a committee to investigate the cause of the fire.

Jonah praised the officers for their quick response and collaboration with the Fire Service, indicating that the command would enhance its safety protocols to prevent future incidents. The extent of the damage was not officially determined at the time of the report.