From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
The residence of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joseph Ajaero, in Lagos has been completely destroyed by fire. The entire building was reportedly destroyed without anything salvaged.
Family members said they initially mistook a weird noise that preceded the mystery fire, which started from the roof, for sounds of domestic animals foraging. However, minutes after, the building exploded in a ball of fire as family members scampered to safety with what they had on their back.
Not even the prompt response of members of the community and fire brigade could save the situation. None of the distraught family members was willing to speak to the press on the matter.
At the time of the fire incident, Ajaero was away in Geneva, Switzerland. He has similarly maintained reticence since returning to the country. When pressed for comment, he said he gave glory to God no life was lost.
On whether he felt it was a hit job, he said his work as president of congress comes with a lot of risks, but refused to be drawn into who may be after him.