By Florencemary Nwabueze
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has successfully contained a fire outbreak involving a storage tank at the Bono Energy Terminal, located within the Ibru Jetty Complex along the Apapa–Oworonshoki Expressway, by Coconut Bus Stop, Olodi Apapa, Lagos on Friday.
In a statement released by the agency, the controller General, Margaret Adeseye said that the emergency was reported at 12:04 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026. Firefighters from the Ajegunle, Sari Iganmu, and Isolo Fire Stations responded immediately and arrived at the scene at 12:16 hours.
"The incident involved a 5-million-litre Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) storage tank, which was engulfed in flames. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and is currently under investigation.
"Through coordinated, and professional efforts of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, working alongside emergency response teams from neighbouring oil and gas facilities, the fire was successfully brought under control and completely extinguished by 13:54 hours."
Adeseye further noted that no casualty was recorded in the incident.
"The prompt intervention prevented the fire from spreading to adjoining tanks and critical infrastructure, thereby minimizing potential losses. No casualty was recorded."
The agency further appreciated all emergency responders and stakeholders who collaborated and contributed efforts to the successful containment of the incident.