Chaos erupted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Wednesday as a fire broke out following an inferno with passengers and airline operators seen running out of the airport.
According to reports at approximately 0750 hours this morning, a smoke incident was reported at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, located in Ikeja, Lagos.
It is said that the smoke was reportedly coming from the basement of the Terminal building.
According to the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, “Promptly responding to the situation, the dedicated firefighters from the Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport initiated immediate action. Their swift response and professional efforts have successfully brought the situation under control.”
“In accordance with our unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of passengers, staff, and all airport users, the Terminal building was promptly evacuated due to the smoke that had permeated some areas of the facility.”
“We are pleased to report that the situation is presently under control.”
“FAAN remains committed to her core values of safety, security and comfort.”