No fatalities from fire incident - Unilag reassures members of community

News Agency Of Nigeria 21:11 - 11 September 2022

UNILAG: Students protesting outside the school gate over poor sanitary standard.

The University of Lagos (Unilag) has urged members of its community to remain calm and go about their activities, following a fire outbreak at its Alumni Association Building on Sunday.

This is contained in a statement by Mrs Adejoke Alaga, Principal Registrar, Communication Unit, of the institution.

According to the her, no fatality was recorded.

She noted that the incident which occurred at about 10 a.m. on Sunday, had been effectively put out.

“We want to reassure members of the university community and the general public that no fatality was recorded during the incident.

“The situation has since been fully put under control.

“The fire was swiftly checked by officers of the Fire Service, after it was detected by security operatives at the location.

“This prompt response prevented any further damage to the building and the affected area has since been cordoned off for full investigation,” she said.