‎ United Capital has confirmed that Six of its employees died following the inferno that swept through Afriland Towers, a six-storey commercial complex in Lagos, on September 16.

‎The reportedly began in the inverter room in the basement of the building also killing four officials of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

‎In a statement on Monday, United Capital, a pan-African investment and financial services group, said a memorial service would be organised to honour the lives of its members.

‎It said “Our departed colleagues were an integral part of our company and family. Their painful loss leaves an immeasurable void.

‎“We extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones, and we continue to hold them in our thoughts and prayers, as well as providing all the support we can to them during this most difficult time.”

‎The company also identified the deceased staff as:

‎Jesutoni Shodipo, 21, a graduate intern in the compliance department.

‎Kehinde Adeoye, 36, an officer in the compliance department.

‎Ndidi Osaemedike-Okeke, 41, a staff member with the trustees division.

‎Olumide Oyefodunrin, 27, who served as a trust officer.

‎Opeyemi Oloyede, 26, a compliance intern.

‎Rebecca Adenuga, 26, an executive associate in the wealth management department.