Fire guts Unity Bank head office in Lagos

The Head Office of Unity Bank Plc on Victoria Island, Lagos, was engulfed in flames on Monday morning.

Videos posted on social media platforms by witnesses showed parts of the building on fire with the flames spreading to at least three floors.

Though, the cause of the fire incident is yet to be ascertained but the fire service has intervened and has brought the situation under control.

Confirming the incident, the bank through its verified twitter handle said, “We regret to inform the public that there was a fire incident on one of the floors of our Head Office building early this morning.

“While the extent of damage is being assessed, we are happy to note that there was no casualty or loss of life as a result of the incident. From current observations, however, the Banking Hall and other strategic business areas were not affected.

“We are grateful to all the Agencies and volunteers that supported in bringing the incident under control.

“Further developments regarding the incident will be communicated as it unfolds”.

Nigerians have expressed solidarity and support for the bank, which is listed on the Stock Exchange and has more than 200 branches across the 36 states of the country including the nation’s capital, Abuja.

The bank, however thanked the agencies and volunteers that helped battle the fire.