The Management of the Ogun State Property and Investment Corporation OPIC have expressed sadness over the tragic incident of fire that gutted the OPIC Plaza at Ikeja yesterday.

According to a statement by the Managing Director of the corporation, Mr. Abiodun Fari-Arole, made available in Abeokuta, he said the available report had indicated that the fire was caused by a fuel tanker that exploded in front of the Plaza.

He confirmed that lives were lost due to the incident while some persons were seriously injured and currently receiving treatments at the hospital.

The Managing Director while expressing sincere condolences to the families of those that lost their lives in the incident described it as unfortunate.

Mr. Fari- Arole commended the efforts of the fire service men for prompt response and also appreciate the efforts of security officials for preventing hoodlums from taking advantage of the incident. 

He hinted that the report of the investigation into this fire incident was being awaited.

Wale Oluokun

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