A fire outbreak on Thursday destroyed the electronics section on the second floor of Justrite Superstore along Akowonjo Road in the Egbeda-Akowonjo area of Lagos, with no casualties recorded.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service disclosed this in a statement saying it received a distress call at about 8:15 a.m. and arrived at the scene at 8:28 a.m.

According to the report, firefighters from the Abesan and Agege Fire Stations responded to the incident at No. 116, Akowonjo Road, Justrite Superstore, Jimoh Bus Stop, Egbeda-Akowonjo.

The agency said the fire affected the second floor of the commercial building, where the electronics section of the supermarket is located.

On arrival, firefighters immediately deployed firefighting equipment and began coordinated operations to contain the blaze, prevent it from spreading to other parts of the building, and protect lives, property, and the surrounding environment.

The Fire Service confirmed that the fire had been completely extinguished, while recovery and mop-up operations were still ongoing.

“The fire has been put out as recovery of the remains is ongoing to bring the mop us exercise to a wrap,” the statement said. 

The agency added that preliminary findings suggest the fire may have originated from an alternative power source, specifically a solar inverter system.

“The cause of the fire is suggestive of alternative power source solar inverter system while no casualty has been recorded,” the statement added.  

The Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, confirmed the development, noting that no lives were lost in the incident.

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has launched a search for one Emmanuel Terfa, popularly known as Stoner whose whereabouts have been unknown since January 2026.

The command via its spokesperson, Josephine Adeh appealed to the general public to assist the force with information that may help locate the missing 25-year-old graduate of the Benue State University.

A statement by Josephine said Emmanuel, who is an indigene of Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, resides at Guzape Village in Abuja before he went missing.

She said the over six feet tall young man was last seen at his residence on 8th January, 2026.

He has a “chocolate complexion, a slightly heavy build, dreadlocks, and speaks both English and Hausa fluently.

“Members of the public with any useful information that may assist in locating him are kindly requested to report to the nearest Police Station”, the statement added.

A gas-laden tanker travelling at high speed struck a road bump and caught fire after the driver lost control along Abaranje Road in the Ikotun area of Lagos State.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), through its Permanent Secretary, Olawale Afolabi, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the incident occurred at the Ola Farm Bus Stop and was swiftly contained by emergency responders, with no loss of life or injuries recorded.

According to the statement, LASEMA officials worked closely with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service to extinguish the fire, secure the area, and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby homes, businesses, and other road users.

He added that officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, the Federal Road Safety Corps, and officers of the Nigeria Police Force from the Ikotun Division managed traffic and crowd control within the period.

“We are grateful to report that there was no loss of life, and no casualties were recorded. The situation has been brought under control, and the fire fully extinguished,” he stated.

LASEMA said efforts were ongoing to evacuate the burnt tanker from the road, adding that heavy-duty equipment had been deployed for the purpose. 

“We use this opportunity to remind all motorists of the importance of adhering to speed limits, particularly around designated bumps and in residential corridors. Such caution saves lives and protects property,” he said.

He restated the agency’s commitment to disaster preparedness, rapid emergency response, and public safety across Lagos State while commending all responding agencies and residents for their cooperation during the operation.