DAAR Communication Plc, owners of Raypower FM and Africa Independent Television, Alagbado in Agbado-Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area of Lagos State.


According to a witness who craved anonymity, the fire which started at about 4pm emanated from the Information Technology Department.


The source said the fire was not promptly noticed because the office was locked.


“The office was locked because the engineers were repairing some equipment at the sports department,” the source, who is an employee of the organisation said.


About six months ago, fire similarly gutted the DAAR Communication’s office in Kano on October 29, 2010 and destroyed equipment worth millions of naira.


Also, on 30 December 2009, fire engulfed the Alagbado headquarters of the broadcast company, destroy the studios, newsroom and other facilities within the complex.