Fire, yesterday, broke out at the old terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, triggering panic among passengers and airport workers.
The incident, which occurred during the peak operational hours, saw thick smoke billowing from a section of the terminal building, forcing travellers and airport staffers to evacuate parts of the facility.
The situation, according to eyewitnesses, created confusion as passengers hurriedly moved away from the affected area while airport officials directed them to safer locations within the premises.
Officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed that emergency response teams, including the airport fire service unit, were immediately deployed in the scene.
According to sources at the airport, firefighters were able to contain the inferno, preventing its spread to other sections of the terminal. There were no reports of casualties.
Although the exact cause of the fire had not been officially disclosed, preliminary information suggested it may have originated from one of the service or administrative sections of the old terminal.
The incident reportedly caused temporary disruption to passenger processing their flights and flight operations, with some activities briefly suspended as safety checks were carried out.
FAAN assured passengers and the public that the situation had been brought under control and that a thorough investigation would be conducted to determine the cause of the fire and assess the extent of damage.
Further updates are expected from airport authorities as operations gradually return to normal.
