Lagos to probe Household of David church fire

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency revealed that the state government will start an investigation to find out the reasons behind the recent fire at the Household of David Church in the Ikeja Local Government Area. This information was shared in a statement by Ololade Agboola, the Deputy Director of Public Affairs for the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, on Thursday.

Naija Echo previously reported the fire incident at the Household of David church on Wednesday. Agboola mentioned that a committee, including members from the church, will thoroughly investigate the unfortunate situation, with oversight from the state Fire and Rescue Service.

He explained that the fire teams in Alausa and Ikeja faced challenges due to the church’s flammable components, causing the fire to spread quickly. Margaret Adeseye, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, assured the church of the agency’s dedication to discovering the source and implementing preventive measures across the state.

The statement stated, “In response to the recent fire incident at the Household of David Church, a delegation from the Lagos State Government, led by Hon. Gbenga Oyerinde, the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, accompanied by Margaret Adeseye, Director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, visited the scene at 7 Surulere Industrial Road, off Adeniyi Jones, Ogba-Ikeja, today.

“The primary objective of the visit was to assess the extent of damage and conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire. The commissioner, representing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, conveyed empathy to the Assistant Pastor, Damola Adesina, who graciously received the government team.

“Oyerinde assured the church that a comprehensive inquiry into the unfortunate incident would be conducted by a committee of stakeholders, including church representatives, under the guidance of the State Fire and Rescue Service. This collaborative effort aims to prevent similar incidents in the future.

“Adeseye highlighted challenges faced by Alausa and Ikeja fire crews due to the combustible materials within the church, resulting in a rapid and intense spread of the fire. She reassured the church of the agency’s commitment to identifying the root cause and implementing preventive measures across the state.”