By David Olalekan.
A massive fire outbreak on Monday morning engulfed the head office of Unity Bank in Victoria Island, Lagos.
According to a statement issued by the bank on its official Twitter handle, the incident was put under control by the fire service and volunteers, adding that no lives were lost.
The statement said, “We regret to inform the public that there was a fire incident on one of the floors of our Head Office building early this morning. The cause of the fire incident is yet to be ascertained but the fire service has intervened and has brought the situation under control.
“While the extent of damage is being assessed, we are happy to note that there was no casualty or loss of life as a result of the incident. From current observations, however, the Banking Hall and other strategic business areas were not affected.
“We are grateful to all the Agencies and volunteers that supported in bringing the incident under control. Further developments regarding the incident will be communicated as it unfolds.”
While the extent of damage is being assessed, we are happy to note that there was no casualty or loss of life as a result of the incident. From current observations, however, the Banking Hall and other strategic business areas were not affected.
— Unity Bank Plc (@UnityBankPlc) September 23, 2019
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