The Christ Embassy Headquarters in the Oregun area of Lagos has been razed by fire. The incident occurred on Sunday morning.
A couple of worshippers said an electrical spark may have been responsible for the fire.
Personnel of the Lagos state fire and rescue service were on the scene to put out the fire. Police have also cordoned the area to prevent a breakdown of law and order.
Vehicular and pedestrian movement on the street where the church is located have been halted for the moment, while morning service was immediately moved to Corner Stone — an annex of the church — due to the inferno.
Christ Embassy is one of Nigeria’s biggest churches, led by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.