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A fire incident has damaged the old terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, a section of the facility currently undergoing a multi-billion-naira upgrade.
As of the time of reporting, full details of the cause and scale of the fire were yet to be confirmed. The affected terminal forms part of the airport’s older infrastructure and is presently under renovation aimed at modernising facilities and enhancing passenger experience.
Confirming the incident, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Henry Agbebire, said emergency teams had already been deployed to the scene.
“We are aware of the outbreak, and we are there right now. We will publish a statement right now.”
He noted that FAAN’s emergency response units were actively working to contain the situation and prevent escalation.
“Our firefighting team is currently responding and working to curtail the situation,” he said.
Agbebire further assured members of the public that the incident did not result in any fatalities.
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“No loss of lives has been recorded. Further updates will be recorded,” he added.
Airport users and passengers were advised to remain calm while officials continue efforts to fully extinguish the fire and assess the extent of damage to the terminal.
FAAN is expected to issue a comprehensive statement providing additional details on the incident and the impact, if any, on airport operations.
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