The recent fire at the United Bank for Africa (UBA) branch located in Afriland Tower on Broad Street, Lagos Island, occurred on Tuesday afternoon. The blaze prompted widespread concern, especially after initial reports mistakenly indicated that UBA's headquarters, UBA House on Marina, was affected. UBA has since clarified that the fire was confined to the Broad Street location, and their head office remained unaffected
While the exact cause of the fire has not been officially determined, emergency responders were on-site promptly to manage the situation. Some reports suggest that a few individuals were trapped inside the building during the incident, but no confirmed casualties have been reported
UBA has assured the public that all staff, customers, and visitors present at the branch were safely evacuated. The bank has also notified relevant authorities and activated safety protocols to protect lives and property
Investigations are ongoing to determine the precise cause of the fire. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.