A massive fire broke out at Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday night, causing significant damage to properties worth millions of naira.
Confirming the incident, the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Akinyemi Akinyinka, stated, “Our men are currently working at Aleshinloye Market.” He assured the public that efforts were ongoing to contain the fire and promised to provide further updates as the situation develops.
As of the time of filing this report, the exact cause of the inferno remains unknown. However, eyewitnesses reported that several shops and goods have already been consumed by the flames, leading to widespread panic among traders and residents in the area.
Authorities have urged people to stay clear of the affected zone to allow emergency responders to carry out their operations effectively. Further investigations are expected to determine the source of the fire and assess the full extent of the damage.
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