United Capital Plc has announced the tragic loss of six staff members in the fire incident at Afriland Towers in Lagos on September 16, 2025.
The company described the deceased colleagues as integral members of their team and family, expressing profound grief and extending condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims.
This tragic event has brought the total death toll to 10, with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) having lost four staff members in the same incident.
United Capital in a statement said, “it is with profound grief that the Management and Staff of United Capital Plc announce the passing of six of our dear colleagues, following the tragic fire at Afriland Towers, on September 16, 2025.
“Our departed colleagues were an integral part of our company and family. Their painful loss leaves an immeasurable void.
“We extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones, and we continue to hold them in our thoughts and prayers, as well as providing all the support we can to them during this most difficult time.”
It added that, “we are making preparations for an appropriate memorial service to honour their lives and mark their passing with dignity and solemnity.
“We thank the emergency services and all those who responded, for their valiant assistance at the time of the incident.”
United Capital stated that “in this moment of untold grief, we stand together in solidarity, drawing strength from one another as we navigate this period.”
