Security Guard Dies In Fire

A 28-year-old security guard identified as Suleiman Aliyu was burnt to death on Saturday in Lagos. The incident occurred at 15, Obiwunmi Street, off Fola Agoro, Shomolu.

It was learnt that the fire, which started about 1:30pm in the guard’s quarters, was caused by petrol stored in the security house. It was gathered that the fire spread from the security house to the 12 selfcontained apartments situated in the premises.

It took the combined efforts of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), state Fire Service and the police to contain the situation. Confirming the incident, the General Manager LASEMA Michael Akindele, said kegs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) were stored in the victim’s apartment which came in contact with other highly combustible items.

He disclosed that the guard’s body had been handed over to his family for proper burial following their request. Akindele warned Lagosians to desist from the storing petroleum products and other inflammable materials in their homes.