The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has confirmed the death of four of its senior managers in Tuesday’s fire at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island.
Dare Adekanmbi, media aide to the FIRS Executive Chairman, confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
He listed the victims as Ekelikhostse George (Assistant Director), David Sunday-Jatto (Assistant Director), Nkem Onyemelukwe (Senior Manager), and Peter Ifaranmaye (Manager).
Adekanmbi said the deceased were working at FIRS offices on the sixth and seventh floors when the incident occurred.
“The management and entire staff are in deep shock and sorrow over the development. We offer our condolences to the grieving families and will provide all the necessary support at this trying time,” he added.
