By Grace Alegba
The Federal Inland Revenue Service says it has lost four of its management in Tuesday’s fire incident in Lagos. The inferno gutted parts of the imposing structure, Afriland Towers, where the FIRS maintains a branch as an office.
The service in a statement on Wednesday, the FIRS has mourned the death of four staff members who lost their lives in the fire.
Mr Dare Adekanmbi, Special Adviser on Media to FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji, listed the victims as Assistant Directors Mrs Ekelikhostse George and Mr David Sunday-Jatto.
Others were Mrs Nkem Onyemelukwe, Senior Manager, and Mr Peter Ifaranmaye, Manager. All were working at FIRS offices on the sixth and seventh floors.
Adekanmbi said the management and staff of FIRS were plunged into deep mourning and grief following the tragic loss of their colleagues.
“It is with a heavy heart that FIRS announces the loss of four staff members during the Afriland Towers fire on Tuesday.
“Our Security and Safety officials quickly mobilised and contacted the fire service. On arrival, thick dark smoke was already billowing out of the building,” he said.
According to him, management and staff are in deep shock and extend condolences to the families and friends of the deceased.
He praised the departed colleagues for their dedication and professionalism, pledging support to their families and grieving co-workers.
“We are working with relevant agencies in Lagos to establish the root cause of the incident while reviewing safety measures across all FIRS offices nationwide,” he said.
(NAN)
