The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed the reopening of the airspace at Terminal One of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport following a fire incident.

 

 

 

Speaking to journalists on Monday, FAAN Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, stated that no lives were lost, although six people sustained injuries during the outbreak.

 

 

 

She disclosed that three international flights operated by Emirates, British Airways, and Lufthansa, were diverted as a precaution.

 

 

 

Kuku explained that while some airport operations were temporarily disrupted, normal activities were expected to resume shortly.

 

 

 

“Our priority was to contain the fire and ensure everyone’s safety. Emergency procedures were immediately activated, and all occupants were evacuated without any fatalities due to the coordinated response of all relevant agencies,” she said.

 

 

 

She added that the airport’s Emergency Operations Centre was promptly activated, under the leadership of the airport manager in his role as Chief Safety and Security Officer, in line with established emergency protocols.

 

 

 

 

 

FAAN, in close collaboration with first responders and partner emergency agencies, mounted a swift and coordinated response to the fire incident at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

 

The intense deployment of firefighting vehicles, rescue equipment,… pic.twitter.com/IuHHfy500l

 

— Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (@FAAN_Official) February 23, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

According to her, investigations into the cause of the fire are still ongoing. Preliminary findings suggest the blaze started from the ground floor, though authorities are awaiting final confirmation.

 

 

 

Kuku clarified that although renovation projects are ongoing at the airport, no construction activity was taking place in the section where the fire is believed to have originated.

 

 

 

The fire reportedly spread to the roof at some point, with police and helicopter support assisting rescue efforts. Civil and structural engineers have since been engaged to assess the integrity of the building and determine the next course of action.

 

 

 

She further revealed that most flight operations had been relocated, with departures largely moved to Terminal Two. Four airlines are also expected to begin operating from a temporary terminal facility, which she described as ready for use within days.

 

 

 

Despite lingering smoke in some areas, Kuku assured passengers that firefighting

teams would remain on standby as a safety measure.