LAGOS, NIGERIA — A fire has been reported at a branch of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) on Lagos Island, with social media reports showing smoke and a chaotic scene around the building. The cause of the fire and the full extent of the damage are not yet known.
Witnesses took to social media platforms to share videos and alert others to the developing situation. One X user posted, “Pls Call your friends who work at the UBA office near Perkins Street Lagos and help Alert the Fire Services. A portion of the Building is currently on Fire and There’s pandemonium and Traffic everywhere. Prayers Up that no Life is Lost.”
The incident has caused significant traffic disruptions in the area, and authorities are reportedly on the scene. Details remain sketchy as emergency services work to contain the blaze. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
Source: ladunliadinews