No casualties recorded in Ogun free trade zone fire — Management

The management of Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone has said that no casualties were recorded during a fire incident that occured at Good Mattress FZE, one of the enterprises operating within the Zone.

An official of the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone, Steve Makanjuola, in a statement made available to newsmen on behalf of NEPZA, said the fire incident was professionally contained through the prompt response of OGFTZ’s internal fire service team, in collaboration with the Ogun State Fire Service and other private companies with established working relationships with the zone.

He explained that the fire incident was not caused by a gas explosion as widely reported in the media, and equally did not extend to any residential buildings.

Ogun free trade zone fire incident under control — Police

The statement said, “There were no casualties recorded, and the incident was effectively de-escalated before it could pose any wider risk.

“Contrary to misleading reports circulating online, the incident did not extend to any residential areas, nor was it a gas explosion.

“The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and verified findings will be communicated through official channels in due course.”

OGFTZ reiterated that operations within the Free Trade Zone are conducted in a lawful and compliant manner, with strict adherence to all applicable legal, safety, and regulatory provisions.

It therefore appreciated the cooperation and support of relevant government agencies, the host community and other private companies during this challenging period.

While adding that the collective response emphasised the importance of partnership, preparedness, and coordinated emergency management.

OGFTZ said it remained committed to upholding the highest standards of safety and operational integrity across all enterprises and assured the public that the situation is fully under control.