Tragedy struck in Lagos in the early hours of
Saturday, as a young couple was burnt to death in their apartment.
The victims, simply identified as Ayo and
Jumoke, were said to have died in the fire which razed their apartment at 34,
Associate Crescent, Abimbola Awoniyi Estate, New Oko-Oba area of Agege.
Mr Rasak Fadipe, the Director of Lagos State
Fire Service, confirmed the incident. Fadipe said that the incident, which
happened at about 12.03 a.m., was caused by a power surge.
“When
we got to the scene, we were able to break into the apartment but
unfortunately, we met the couple dead behind the door. They were trying to
escape when the fire broke out.
“Although we appreciate the security measures
put in place by people in their homes or business centres, they should,
however, be mindful of their safety,’’ he said.
Fadipe said that policemen from the Abattoir
Police Division later came, removed the corpses and deposited them at an
undisclosed mortuary.
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