The Ogun State Property and Investment Corporation had commiserate the family of victims that lost their lives in the tragic fire incident at the OPIC Plaza, Ikeja area of Lagos.
The Special Adviser/Managing Director on OPIC, Arc. Abiodun Fari-Arole in a statement made available to newsmen described the incident as unfortunate and sadden.
Fari-Arole in the statement revealed that several lives were lost, while others were seriously injured in the fire outbreak reportedly caused by a fuel tanker that exploded right in front of the Plaza.
He added, "the Government of Ogun State and the Management of Ogun State Property and Investment Corporation are greatly shocked and saddened by the tragic incident of fire that gutted OPIC Plaza, Ikeja last night.
"From the available preliminary report, I understand that the fire was caused by a fuel tanker that exploded right in front of the Plaza and as a result several persons lost their lives while some persons were seriously injured and are receiving treatment. This is very unfortunate. Our sincere condolences to the families of the victims of this fire incident.
"I must commend the efforts of the fire service men who promptly responded when they were called upon last night. We also appreciate the efforts of security officials who did not allow hoodlums to take advantage of the incident.
"It is too early to speculate on the general impact of the incident. We shall therefore await the report of the investigation into this fire and thereafter take necessary steps."
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