Fire guts MMIA in Ikeja, Lagos

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), on Wednesday, said a near-fire incident was averted at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, located in Ikeja, Lagos after a smoke was noticed.

FAAN, in a statement by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, said the incident was reported around 7:50 a.m.

According to the authority, the source of the smoke was identified as originating from the basement of the terminal building.

“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,” it said.

“Their swift response and professional efforts have successfully brought the situation under control.”

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