May 15, 2026

Many trapped as fire guts WAEC office in Lagos

By Adamu Abubakar Isa

Tension rose high in the early hours of Wednesday, as the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) building in Yaba area of Lagos State was caught in flames.

Various reports show that several people are still trapped in the building as the fire rages.

The cause of the fire which started at about 6.50 am, was yet to be ascertained as of 8.15 am. The fire had broken out at the middle of the high-rise building as those trapped in the building were seen frantically calling for help.

It was gathered that men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and other emergency responder are presently at the scene tomput out the raging fire.

Details later…

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