FAAN Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, said the fire injured six people, but no fatalities were recorded. “Our emergency procedures were immediately activated, and everyone was safely evacuated,” she said.
Three international flights, including those operated by Emirates, British Airways, and Lufthansa, were diverted during the incident. However, Kuku assured that most operations were quickly restored. “Operations are back up and running, and passengers can proceed as normal,” she said.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the fire started on the ground floor, though the exact cause remains under review. The fire spread to the roof, prompting a rapid response from airport authorities, the police, and helicopter support. Structural engineers have been deployed to assess the building’s integrity.
Most departures and arrivals were temporarily relocated to Terminal Two, and a temporary terminal capable of handling four airlines is ready for use. FAAN also confirmed that firefighters remain on site as a precaution against lingering smoke.