The Federal Inland Income Service (FIRS) is mourning the lack of 4 employees members who died in a fireplace incident at Afriland Towers on Broad Road, Lagos.
The hearth, which occurred on Tuesday, affected the sixth and seventh flooring of the constructing, the place the FIRS Medium Tax Audit and Onikan Rising Tax Workplace are positioned. FIRS mentioned its safety and security officers promptly alerted the hearth service, however by the point emergency responders arrived, thick smoke had already taken over the constructing.
The victims have been recognized as Mrs Ekelikhostse George, Assistant Director; Mr David Sunday-Jatto, Assistant Director; Mrs Nkem Onyemelukwe, Senior Supervisor; and Mr Peter Ifaranmaye, Supervisor.
In a press release, the administration and employees of FIRS expressed deep sorrow on the incident and despatched condolences to the bereaved households. The company mentioned it might proceed to offer each essential help to the households of the deceased and honour their reminiscence, describing their professionalism and dedication as exemplary.
FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji returned to Lagos from overseas after the incident and joined employees in observing a minute of silence in honour of the deceased. The company additionally introduced that it’s reviewing and strengthening security measures throughout all its workplaces nationwide, each rented and owned, to make sure the security of its personnel.
Authorities in Lagos are working with FIRS to ascertain the reason for the hearth.
