A fire broke out on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital in Lagos, causing widespread panic among residents, patients, and visitors. The blaze reportedly engulfed parts of the hospital’s three-storey building, sending thick plumes of smoke into the air.
Videos circulating on social media captured the dramatic scene, showing dense smoke billowing from the facility as onlookers urgently called for assistance. One Facebook user, Modinat Melemuku, shared footage from the scene and appealed for help, urging people to “Please repost. Help is needed.”
At the time of reporting, there have been no confirmed casualties. However, eyewitnesses expressed grave concern that nursing mothers and their babies might be trapped inside the hospital building, heightening fears over the safety of vulnerable patients.
Emergency responders were seen rushing to the scene, but details about the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage remain unclear. Authorities are yet to release an official statement.
The incident has sparked alarm in the community, highlighting the urgent need for improved safety measures in public health facilities. Updates are expected as rescue efforts continue and more information becomes available.