In an unexpected show of empathy, controversial Nigerian media personality Kemi Olunloyo has come to the defense of actress Iyabo Ojo, following the fire outbreak at her office.

Earlier on Wednesday, Gistlover reported that Iyabo’s office caught fire around 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The actress shared a video of the incident, expressing gratitude to the Nigerian Fire Service and her staff for containing the situation. She also thanked God, noting that while the devil tried, He ultimately said no, as no lives were lost.

While the news triggered a wave of sympathy online, it also stirred negative comments from trolls. Some social media users on platforms like TikTok and Facebook speculated that the fire was an act of “insurance fraud” or even linked it to the spirit of late singer Mohbad.

Reacting to these insensitive remarks, Kemi Olunloyo who has had a long-standing public rivalry with Iyabo unexpectedly took a different approach. In a Facebook post, she urged netizens to stop mocking the actress and show compassion instead.

“Stop mocking Iyabo Ojo on TikTok by saying Mohbad’s spirit is strong or that she set the fire as insurance fr@ud to pay her debts. Have Empathy!

Kemi went further to offer practical safety advice, urging Iyabo to install a smoke detector when rebuilding the office. She also highlighted the dangers of Nigeria’s unstable power supply as a possible cause of the fire.

Iyabo, kindly install a smoke detector when you rebuild your office. I am imagining what would have happened if someone was sleeping in that office at the moment the fire broke. I thank God for your life. Keep praising God. Always remember to turn off all gadgets before leaving the office. Nigeria’s power failure, too, can cause it. “

Her remarks have taken many by surprise, especially considering the turbulent history between the two women, and have sparked mixed reactions across social media.