A fire incident occurred at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, with no reported casualties or loss of life, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed.

The incident happened on Sunday, according to SAheed Oyelakin's report on Punch Newspapers. FAAN said its Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) had been deployed to contain the fire.

FAAN's statement read: 'The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) wishes to inform the public that a fire incident has occurred at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.'

The authority stated that the ARFFS is currently responding to the incident and working diligently to contain the situation.

While there were no reported casualties or loss of life, the incident has caused disruptions to airport activities.

An investigation into the cause of the fire has been launched, with the police and other relevant authorities involved.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of airport safety and the need for constant vigilance to prevent accidents.

As of now, it's not clear what caused the fire or whether it was accidental or intentional.

The authorities will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

Key Facts

  • The fire incident occurred at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
  • No casualties or loss of life were reported.
  • FAAN's ARFFS has been deployed to contain the fire.
  • An investigation into the cause of the fire has been launched.
  • The authorities will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

In a statement, FAAN said: 'The FAAN Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) is currently responding to the incident and working diligently to contain the situation.'

The incident has caused disruptions to airport activities. The airport management has assured the public that they are working to resume normal operations as soon as possible.

This incident highlights the importance of airport safety and the need for constant vigilance to prevent accidents.

The authorities will take necessary measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has condemned the fire and assured the public that the government is working to ensure that the airport resumes normal operations soon.

He said: 'I want to assure the public that we are working to ensure that the airport resumes normal operations as soon as possible.'