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BREAKING: UBA Releases Report on Fire Incident at Lagos Island Branch

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has released report confirming the fire outbreak at its Broad Street branch in Lagos but clarified that …

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United Bank for Africa (UBA) has released report confirming the fire outbreak at its Broad Street branch in Lagos but clarified that “the affected building is not the UBA House, Marina, the Bank’s head office.”

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has confirmed a fire outbreak at a building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, which houses one of its branches.

In a statement released on its official X account on Tuesday, the bank said: “We are aware of the fire incident at a building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, which incidentally houses one of our many branches.”

UBA, however, dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that its corporate head office was affected.

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“As against reports online and social media, the affected building is not the UBA House, Marina, the Bank’s head office,” the statement clarified.

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The bank further assured customers and the public that no casualties were recorded and that precautionary measures had been taken.

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“We have ensured the safety and well-being of our staff and customers in the branch,” it added.

The incident, which occurred in the bustling business district of Lagos Island, drew attention due to its proximity to several banks, offices, and commercial buildings. Although details remain sketchy, emergency responders were said to have acted swiftly to contain the situation.

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UBA urged customers and stakeholders to rely on official channels for further updates. “For further enquiry, kindly contact cfc@ubagroup.com or call 07002255822,” the bank advised.

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The fire comes amid renewed concerns over fire safety in Lagos commercial buildings, following a string of recent incidents in the state’s central business areas.

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