BREAKING: Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal On Fire [Video]

Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal has been gutted by fire.

Newsone Nigeria reports that a fire outbreak has gutted part of the old terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Monday, February 23, 2026, causing panic among airport workers and passengers in the area.

This newspaper understands that the fire incident occurred in a section of the terminal that is currently undergoing a major renovation project worth several billion naira. Thick smoke was seen rising from the building, while emergency responders moved quickly to contain the situation.

As of the time of filing this report, the exact cause of the fire at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport remains unclear. Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the level of damage or whether any casualties were recorded.

Security officials cordoned off parts of the terminal to prevent further risk to lives and property. Operations around the affected area were temporarily disrupted as firefighters battled the flames.

Eyewitnesses said the fire spread rapidly at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal within minutes before being brought under control. Several workers at the renovation site were evacuated as a safety measure.

Watch the video below…

WATCH: Fire Engulfs Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport Old Terminal Undergoing Multi-billion Naira Renovation pic.twitter.com/SIa5j8pXWd

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Meanwhile, Newsone gathered that investigations have commenced to determine what triggered the incident and to assess the impact on the ongoing reconstruction project.