The Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Soludo, expressed condolences over a fire incident at Great Nigeria Insurance House, Lagos Island, on December 24, 2025.
Governor Soludo expressed condolences to families affected by the tragic fire, which turned Christmas Eve into a night of sorrow, pain and anguish.
Christian Aburime, Press Secretary to the governor stated in a statement released on Wednesday that the governor is deeply saddened by the deaths of the three brothers -Mr Steve Onyeka Omatu (40), Mr Casmir Nnabuike Omatu (39), and Mr Collins Kenechukwu Omatu (37)- from the Omatu family of Uzoakwa Community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.
These industrious young men, who were simply striving to earn an honest living for their families, have been taken from us in the most tragic circumstances.
“Their loss represents not just a family tragedy but a collective loss to Anambra State.
“The governor commended the response of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, the Lagos State Fire Service, and all other emergency responders who worked tirelessly to rescue victims and contain the situation.”
“Thus, Governor Soludo wishes all affected families the strength to bear and recover from their irreplaceable losses, while praying that the souls of all the departed rest in perfect peace.
“He also called on relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire and ensure that appropriate measures are put in place to prevent similar occurrences in the future,” the statement added.
