A devastating fire on Thursday night consumed at least 12 shops in Ibadan, Oyo State
According to eyewitnesses account, the blaze erupted around 10:55 PM at Block A, No. 64, Mayegun Cement Store Market, located in the Araromi area near Agodi-Gate, Ibadan, adding that the fire raged for over three hours before firefighters were able to extinguish it.
The inferno caused significant damage, with estimates indicating that property worth several million naira were lost.
Investigations revealed that the fire was likely triggered by an electrical surge near combustible materials.
Confirming the incident, the General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, Yemi Akinyinka, stated that the agency received a distress call at precisely 11:02 PM.
Akinyinka noted that despite the damage to 12 shops, their efforts saved property worth billions of naira from further destruction.
“The firefighting team returned to the station by 3:18 AM and remained on standby for any additional emergencies,” he added.
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