Fire guts Christ Embassy headquarters in Lagos

An inferno has engulfed the headquarters of Christ Embassy Church located in Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State.

An eye witness confirmed this to Channels Television. Multiple videos on X have also shown the massive edifice being destroyed by fire.

The fire which broke out early hours of Sunday caused a significant damage to the church property, sending shock waves throughout the immediate community and beyond.

Officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service are also said to have arrived at the scene to try and put out the fire.

The area has been cordoned-off  by the police to prevent a breakdown of law and order.

The church is headed by influential pastor, Chris Oyakhilome.

‘It’s under control’

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Fire Rescue Service has called for calm, assuring Lagosians that the fire is under control.

In a voice note sent to our reporter, the Director of the Service, Margaret Abimbola Adeseye, said firefighting is ongoing, adding that no life is involved.