BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI

The Management and staff of United Capital Plc have been thrown into mourning following the death of six of their colleagues in a tragic fire disaster that occurred at Afriland Towers on Broad Street , Lagos Island on Tuesday September 16, 2025.

United Capital in a statement said: “the 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.”

According to the statement, the entire co workers are making detailed 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.In this moment of untold grief, we stand together in solidarity, drawing
strength from one another as we navigate this period. May the souls of the departed rest in peace”, the statement added.