FIRE SERVICE TO AUDIT PUBLIC, PRIVATE BUILDINGS

The Federal Fire Service has announced a nationwide fire safety compliance audit following the inferno at Afriland Tower, Lagos Island.

In a statement, the Service’s spokesman, Paul Abraham, said the Controller General, Samuel Olumode, explained that the audit will cover both public and private buildings nationwide, assessing their level of preparedness against fire disasters, enforcing safety standards, and sanctioning errant facilities.

The service further urged facility owners, corporate bodies, and public agencies to immediately review their safety readiness, secure power rooms, unblock exit pathways, and ensure staff are trained in emergency response.