United Capital Plc has confirmed the death of six of its staff members following the tragic incident at Afriland Towers in Lagos, on Tuesday, 16 September 2025.
In a statement by the company on Monday on their X page, the deceased were identified as Jesutoni Shodipo, Kehinde Adeoye, Ndidi Osaemedike-Okeke, Olumide Oyefodunrin, Opeyemi Oloyede, and Rebecca Adenuga.
The management described the loss as ‘immeasurable’, noting that the late employees were an integral part of the company and its family.
‘It is with profound grief that we announce the passing of six of our dear colleagues, following the tragic fire at Afriland Towers.
‘Their painful loss leaves an immeasurable void’, the company said.
The company expressed its condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the deceased, pledging continued support during this difficult period
It added that preparations are underway for a memorial service to honour the lives of the departed staff and mark their passing ‘with dignity and solemnity’.
United Capital further called for unity and solidarity among its workforce, noting that in this period of grief, strength must be drawn from one another.
‘May the souls of the departed rest in peace’, the company said.
It commended the emergency services and first responders for their efforts at the time of the incident.
It was reported that the tower, which houses offices of the United Bank for Africa, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, and United Capital Plc, was engulfed by smoke that trapped occupants and forced desperate staff to leap from upper floors last Tuesday.
The incident reportedly claimed 10 lives including four personnel of the FIRS who were on duty.
