Thousands were left shocked after fire broke out in one of the buildings inside the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) headquarters in Lagos on Monday.

The fire broke out during the candle light procession for the funeral ceremony of late Prophet TB Joshua.

The fire outbreak affected a building that houses a store premises, some metres away from the church’s main auditorium.

According to a statement by the Ministry, no injuries were recorded.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT:

In the late evening of Monday 5th July 2021, there was a minor electrical fire incident at a store house 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 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.

“Nothing outside God’s control can happen to His children.” – TB Joshua