An inferno has engulfed the headquarters of Christ Embassy Church located in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State, destroying property worth several millions of naira.
The church is headed by influential Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
An eye witness confirmed this to REPORTERS AT LARGE. Meanwhile, multiple videos on X have also shown the massive edifice being destroyed by fire.
The fire, which broke out early hours of Sunday, caused significant damage to the church property, sending shock waves throughout the immediate community and beyond.
Officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service are also said to have arrived at the scene to try and put out the fire.
The area has been cordoned off by the police to prevent a breakdown of law and order.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Fire Rescue Service has called for calm, assuring Lagosians that the fire is under control.
In a voice note sent to our reporter, the Director of the Service, Margaret Abimbola Adeseye, said firefighting is ongoing, adding that no life is involved.
She also said that they would give an update after the firefighting.
“This is to tell Lagosians to be calm. The fire outbreak at Christ Embassy headquarters in Ikeja is under control right now. As at the time of the voice note, no life involved.
“The fire is under control. At the end of the firefighting, we will update the report. Let us be calm. Firefighting is ongoing, and it is under control,” she said.
