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A devastating fire at the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House in Lagos claimed the lives of three brothers, leaving their family and community in mourning The Omatu brothers, who were trapped in the building, were laid to rest in Ihiala, Anambra State, amidst tributes and condolences The tragic incident, which happened on December 24, 2025, shattered the hearts of many who lamented over the circumstances surrounding their demise A tragic fire incident in Lagos recently resulted in the death of three brothers, leaving their family and community in grief.
The devastating blaze, which engulfed the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island, proved fatal for the Omatu brothers.
The three Omatu brothers have been laid to rest.
Photo credit: @LadyB.
Source: TikTok The victims, identified as Steve, Casmir, and Collins, were laid to rest in Ihiala, Anambra State, in a ceremony attended by family, friends, and well-wishers.
Those in attendance at the venue were captured in tears as the coffins of the brothers arrived their home to be laid to rest.
News of the burial was shared by @lindaikeji on Instagram, causing an outpouring of condolences and tributes from netizens.
It was gathered that the fire, which started on the fourth floor of the building, rapidly spread to other floors, trapping the brothers and making it impossible for them to escape.
The inferno eventually engulfed the entire structure, causing destruction and loss of lives.
The Omatu family has been left to pick up the pieces after the tragedy, with the loss of three beloved brothers. Steve was 40, Casmir was 39, and Collins was 37.
Emotional video from the burial of the three Omatu brothers leaves many devastated.
Photo credit: LindaIkeji.
Source: TikTok Reactions as Omatu brothers are laid to rest Nigerians stormed the comments section to lament over the heartbreaking incident.
Ezenwanyi_084 said:
“Who ever that keeps setting lagos market on fire. May they never have pikin or comfort.” Pray_with_mighty_royal_ said:
“This is the saddest video that I have seen.” Chidinma5390 said:
“Keep resting in peace Steveo, Cas and Collins, chai. They were my neighbours, such responsible and hardworking young men,who loved the Lord and each other.it is well!” Enuguvendorsfinder reacted:
“Ka mkpuru Obi ha zuru ike na ndukwa, Amen.” Sommy_ble said:
“This is heartbreaking. Nobody should eat in this burial everybody should go home afterwards.” Melissah_mo said:
“I get traumatize each time I come across a post about this painful incident.” Fine_girl_magic_ said:
“Three blood brothers, not half brothers, not adopted, from the same womb. All grown, not kids anymore. Probably rich, or at least doing well, living comfortably and then, in one tragic moment, they were all wiped away. Now pause and ask yourself. What is life really about? What is all this struggle for, when you don’t even know the day your life will end? A struggle that doesn’t send a warning. A life that gives no alert when your time on earth is about to be over. So why the hatred? Why the pride? Why the bitterness over another person’s success? Honestly, this is heartbreaking. Truly heartbreaking. How does one even begin to explain something like this? May their souls rest in perfect peace. And may God comfort everyone they have left behind.” Iam_ugonma added:
“God i reject this type of tragedy for me and my household through the mercy of God May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace Amen.” See the post below:
3 orphans die in fire accident Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Reverend father mourned the demise of three orphans who lost their lives in the Great Nigeria House fire.
According to the grieving man, they unfortunately passed on because they got trapped and nobody came in time to rescue them.
Source: Legit.ng
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