Customs Confirms Fire Incident at Western Marine Command

The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS),  has confirmed a fire incident at its premises in Apapa, Lagos, with no loss of life or injury recorded.

The incident occurred at about 10:35 a.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026, when a fire outbreak was detected within some offices of the Command.

According to the Command, officers on duty immediately activated emergency response protocols and attempted to contain the fire before personnel of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service arrived at about 11:25 a.m. and brought the blaze under control.

A preliminary assessment showed that some property and office equipment were affected, with thick smoke initially observed coming from the newly constructed conference hall.

The Command said its core operations remain unaffected and continue as normal, while a committee has been constituted to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the incident and recommend measures to prevent a recurrence.

The Command also commended its officers and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service for their prompt response, assuring that necessary measures would be taken to safeguard personnel and infrastructure.