CITIZENS COMPASS —A new generation churcj, Household of David Church in the Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja area of Lagos, was on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, engulfed by fire.
Reports said some church property were affected by the inferno which occurred at about Noon.
Emergency responders have put out the fire at press time.
The Coordinator, Lagos State Territorial District, National Emergency Management Agency(NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the incident to newsmen.
“A fire outbreak at Household of David Church located at Surulere Industrial Road, off Adeniyi Jones Ikeja, Lagos occurrence has been successfully put out by responders.
“The fire which started at about 0011 hours at the rear end of the church was not noticed by the church workers but passersby who drew the attention of the indoor workers to the incident.
No one sustained injury or casualty recorded.
“The church had organised a Five – Day crusade starting from this evening by 1700 and ending on the 4th of February, 2024.
The premises was said to have been leased and insured by the Church.
“It was found out that due to the expected turn out of congregants for the crusade, the Church workers had been training by Fire Service to prepare for any eventualities.
Agencies on ground are NEMA, Lagos State Building Control Agency LASBCA), Lagos Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) , State Fire Service and the Police. “
