Fourteen people initially trapped at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport have been safely rescued following Monday’s fire outbreak, aviation authorities have confirmed.
In an update posted on its official X handle, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said emergency response operations remain active as firefighting and recovery efforts continue at the affected facility.
According to the agency, a crane was deployed to support rescue operations at the control tower, enabling the evacuation of all 14 persons who were initially trapped.
FAAN said six casualties — three males and three females, were recorded. However, all are in stable condition, with one person transferred to the FAAN Headquarters Hospital for further medical evaluation.
The authority added that the sixth floor of the affected building has been fully evacuated as a precautionary measure to support ongoing safety operations.
Preliminary findings by the Fire Service indicate that the blaze originated from the server room on the first floor of Terminal 1.
FAAN said the fire in the departure hall has been largely brought under control, although responders are continuing to monitor adjoining sections to prevent further spread.
As part of safety protocols, the airspace has been temporarily closed.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) is working to establish a temporary control tower to enable the safe restoration of airport operations.
Earlier reports indicated that emergency services were mobilised after the fire broke out at about 3:45 p.m., with heavy smoke observed around the terminal.