The coroner’s inquest into the cause of death of 10 people in the recent fire at the Afriland Tower on Broad Street will begin with a preliminary meeting next week Tuesday, October 14.
The coroner, Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji, assigned by the Chief Coroner of the Lagos State Judiciary disclosed this in letter written to the law firm of Falana & Falana’s Chambers
The inquest follows a formal request by the law firm of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana urging the Chief Coroner of Lagos State to conduct an inquest into the tragic incident of September 16.
The Coroner is also to make recommendations to avoid a reoccurrence of the sad incident.
By a letter dated Sept. 29, 2025, and signed by Taiwo Olawanle on behalf of the firm, the lawyers citing Section 15 of the Lagos State Coroner’s Law 2007, requested the inquest.
