[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ederal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced that at approximately 0750 hours this morning, a fire incident happened at the basement of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal building
This incident is coming barely a week after the inspection of the Minister of Aviation declared the terminal unfit for use and ordered the relocation of counters to the newly built Chinese terminal before October 1.
FAAN in its statement by signed by Director Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua read:
“At approximately 0750 hours this morning, a smoke incident was reported at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, located in Ikeja, Lagos. 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. Their swift response and professional efforts have successfully brought the situation under control.
“In accordance with our unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of passengers, staff, and all airport users, the Terminal building was promptly evacuated due to the smoke that had permeated some areas of the facility.
“We are pleased to report that the situation is presently under control.”