The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has announced the launch of an official investigation into the recent fire outbreak at the House of David Church in Ikeja. The probe, initiated by the state government, aims to determine the cause of the blaze, which occurred earlier this week.
Deputy Director of Public Affairs for the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Ololade Agboola, confirmed the investigation in a statement released on Thursday. While details of the probe are yet to be made public, it signifies the government’s commitment to understanding the circumstances surrounding the fire and potentially preventing similar incidents in the future.
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Earlier, the Household of David church in the Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos State reportedly caught fire on Wednesday.
Agboola quoted the state Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Gbenga Oyerinde, as saying that a committee comprising members from the church will conduct a thorough investigation into the regrettable situation, with oversight from the State Fire and Rescue Service.
He noted the fire crews in Alausa and Ikeja encountered some difficulties because of the church’s flammable components, which caused the fire to spread quickly and fiercely.
The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye also gave the church assurances about the agency’s dedication to finding the source and putting preventative measures in place all around the state.
The statement partly read, “In response to the recent fire incident at the Household of David Church, a delegation from the Lagos State Government, led by Hon. Gbenga Oyerinde, the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, accompanied by Margaret Adeseye, Director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, visited the scene at 7 Surulere Industrial Road, off Adeniyi Jones, Ogba-Ikeja, today.
“The primary objective of the visit was to assess the extent of damage and conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the Fire. The Commissioner representing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, conveyed empathy to the Assistant Pastor Damola Adesina, who graciously received the government team.
“Oyerinde assured that a comprehensive inquiry into the unfortunate incident would be conducted by a committee of stakeholders, including church representatives, under the guidance of the State Fire and Rescue Service. This collaborative effort aims to prevent similar incidents in the future.”
