Properties estimated in millions of naira have been destroyed following a significant fire incident at the well-known Araromi spare parts market located at Agodi-Gate in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Reports obtained by Next Edition revealed that the fire reportedly ignited around 2 a.m. on Saturday and continues to burn, with firefighters actively working to bring it under control.
Confirming the incident to PUNCH, the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Akinyemi Akinyinka, said: “We are battling with a serious inferno at Agodi-Gate. Help us to call water tanker owners to assist us. We are still here battling with the situation.”
The origin of the fire is still unknown, and investigations are currently underway.
In a related incident, a devastating fire on Friday resulted in the tragic loss of a husband, wife, and their grandson in the Ori-Eru, Idikan area of Ibadan, affecting a two-story building at 3:46 a.m.
Earlier this week, another fire caused significant damage in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Sunday morning, destroying three shops, although the timely response of the state fire services prevented further loss by saving 13 additional shops.
Additionally, last Friday, a fire broke out at a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church in Ibadan during a vigil, reportedly trapping several worshippers inside.
This incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. at Wisdom Estate, Road 1G, Olohunda Road, in the Lagelu Local Government Area.
