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Property estimated to be worth several millions of naira was destroyed in the early hours of Tuesday following a fire outbreak at Computer Village, Ikeja area of Lagos State.

The inferno reportedly gutted a one-storey commercial building located on Somoye Osundairo Street, a major hub for the sale and storage of computers and electronic accessories. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Confirming the development, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed that the agency received distress calls via its 767/112 toll-free emergency lines at about 1:55am.

He said the alert triggered the immediate activation of Lagos State’s emergency response plan from the Command and Control Centre in Alausa.

According to Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA’s response team arrived at the scene at about 2:15am, where they encountered active flames and thick smoke, indicating intense combustion within the building.

He explained that the structure was occupied by dealers in computers and accessories, noting that the presence of highly combustible materials significantly contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.

The LASEMA boss stated that the cause of the fire remains unknown, adding that investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the outbreak.

He disclosed that while no lives were lost, one firefighter sustained minor injuries during the operation and was promptly treated on site by officials of the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS).

Oke-Osanyintolu revealed that the entire upper floor of the building was completely destroyed, with all goods and property stored within consumed by the inferno.

A preliminary assessment also indicated that the building’s structure had been partially compromised, necessitating an urgent structural integrity evaluation.

He added that upon arrival, LASEMA conducted a risk assessment and cordoned off the affected area to ensure public safety, while precautionary measures were put in place to protect nearby buildings.

The emergency response involved collaboration with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LASAMBUS, and the Nigeria Police Force, which helped to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to adjoining structures.

According to Oke-Osanyintolu, firefighting operations have been successfully concluded, while damping-down procedures are ongoing to eliminate residual heat and prevent re-ignition.

He added that rescue and recovery operations have also been completed.

The LASEMA boss recommended a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire, a comprehensive structural assessment of the affected building, and a review of fire safety measures and storage practices across commercial accessory buildings within Computer Village to prevent future incidents.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/01/21/fire-razes-computer-village-building-destroys-property-worth-millions/

Sad,money lost for this January...God help us

For this January.hahahah

May we not start our new year with such lose

So, was the property insured...?

(Silence).

Insure your property please.

The fires destroying stores and markets in Lagos is becoming too much
I just hope it’s not a ploy to clear out Igbo traders
Even if you take their spot you can’t make their money if you don’t have the hustle
And it won’t stop Tinubu from losing elections again

This is quite sad . Millions down the drain

helinues:
For this January.hahahah

How's this even funny to anyone?

Wow! So heartbreaking to see this.

nairalanda1:
So, was the property insured...?

(Silence).

Insure your property please.

Do we have credible insurance company in Nigeria.

The insurance companies that you will be paying monthly to insure your car but when stolen, they will be questioning you why are you not having a gate fence to protect your car

Officialpyper:
How's this even funny to anyone?

What's your definition of funny? Must you people troll me daily?

Ikeja fire incident still fair he no pass the building not like Lagos Island no space between those building....



No insurance in this country person wey get goods for that building don go back to zero...

Arsonist at play here, especially against

It will keep on happening

Until we develop a fire culture in Nigeria

One fire too many within 6months,electrical fire?arson? Or a quest to fight the economy of certain people?...your guess is as good as mine.
Only in Lagos!!!

This jenuary just dey slow dey calm down dey show shege on a low key🤦🏽‍♂️

Yankee101:
The fires destroying stores and markets in Lagos is becoming too much
I just hope it’s not a ploy to clear out Igbo traders
Even if you take their spot you can’t make their money if you don’t have the hustle
And it won’t stop Tinubu from losing elections again

Do we investigate Arson....?!

Thank God it was only one building.

Alfred200825:
Arsonist at play here, especially against

Stop talking nonsense... Visit this place and see how many shops in a place supposed to be 2 bedroom flat with wires everywhere... That whole place is a complete mess and Lagos needs to dismantle it

Such a pity, very big loss

Sorry For Those That Lost Their Properties In The Fire Accident.

Hai. So so sorry. What a pity !

But fire station dey very close to them in less than 5mins, the one besides the Post office close to airport road. Alausa is a bit far though there won't be traffic.

Substandard cable
Now Ison need to work better

More reason why lagos state need to move them to Abule Egba ASAP where they can have good buildings and environment befitting the largest mobile gadgets market in Africa. Hospital, hotels, good roads and social amenities needed to make transaction easier are already planned for the proposed site but they are reluctant to move, they are afraid of change.

Omo…this building don tey for computer village

Only in Lagos. lol
No fires at Aba markets, none at Calabar markets, Jos markets, Kanos markets, Onitsha markets...
None whatsoever!
Only in Sanwo Olus "United States of Yorubaland" markets..
Interesting, right?

Na every January fire must happen for this place 🤔🤔🤔