Amatu-3: Soludo Mourns, Calls For Investigation Into Lagos Island Fire Tragedy
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo, of Anambra has expressed deep sorrow over the fire incident which gutted the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island on Dec. 24, 2025.
Soludo also commiserated with all the families who lost loved ones in the inferno among who were three brothers; Steve Onyeka Omatu,40, Casmir Omatu, 39, and Collins Omatu, 37 from the Omatu family of Uzoakwa Community in Ihiala Local Government Area.
The governor in his condolence message regretted that the catastrophic event transformed what should have been a joyous Christmas Eve into a night of unspeakable tragedy in grief.
He said the loss of the three industrious young men from Anambra who were striving to earn an honest living was a tragic and collective loss to the state.
Soludo advised Anambra citizens residing in Lagos and other parts of the country to always prioritise human life and personal safety over recovering property and goods in the event of a fire outbreak.
“I wish all affected families the strength to bear and recover from their irreplaceable losses and pray that the souls of all the departed rest in perfect peace.
“I call on relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire and ensure that appropriate measures are put in place to prevent similar occurrences in the future,” he said.
