A fire incident has been reported at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN).
Crystal News understands that the fire breakout during the candlelight service for Prophet Prophet Temitope Joshua popularly known as TB Joshua, founder of the Church.
The candlelight service, which was the commencement of his week-long funeral, took place at the church premises in Ikotun Egbe, Lagos.
Members of the church, who had attended the night of tributes and candlelight procession in his honour, were seen scampering to safety during the fire incident.
The church confirmed the fire incident in a press statement, saying there was no casualty.
“In the late evening of Monday 5th July 2021, there was a minor electrical fire incident at a storehouse within The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) complex.
“The incident was quickly brought under control without any injuries.
“As part of the preparedness for the weeklong services celebrating the life and legacy of Prophet TB Joshua, The SCOAN has worked closely with relevant government agencies including the Lagos State Fire Services, whose members were on the ground at the time of the incident.
“We thank God for His continued protection. We assure the general public that there is no cause for alarm and the services celebrating the life and legacy of Prophet TB Joshua will continue as scheduled.” SCOAN said.
TB Joshua’s Death
This online news platform reports that TB Joshua died on June 5 at the age of 57.
His widow, Evelyn Joshua, led the candlelight procession at the SCOAN, Ikotun area of Lagos.
SCOAN had announced that TB Joshua would be laid to rest on Friday, July 9, at the church premises in Lagos.
COVID-19: LASG Inspect Facilities At SCOAN
The Lagos State Government had inspected facilities at the Synagogue Church of All Nations for COVID safety and prevention protocols compliance in preparation for the funeral of its late founder, Prophet Temitope Joshua.
The delegation from the Lagos State Government was led by the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, and the Director-General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola.
Speaking after the inspection of the church facilities and meeting with the church officials, Abayomi said the inspection was in line with the third wave mitigation strategy of the Lagos State Government to prevent the importation and spread of new deadly strains of COVID into Lagos and Nigeria.
Abayomi added that the inspection and meeting with officials of SCOAN were to limit any possibilities of the introduction of foreign COVID variants among the congregation and by extension to the community.
While noting that there are some areas of infection prevention protocols that needed strengthening in the church, Abayomi assured that those areas would be strengthened before and during the funeral activities.
The team inspected the auditorium, marquee tent, hostel accommodation for international guests and sanitary facilities.
