Fire razed Araromi spare parts market in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, South-West Nigeria, in the early hours of Saturday.
Gatekeepers News reports that the General Manager of the State Fire Service, Rev. Canon Yemi Akinyinka confirmed the incident saying that men of the command were able to quench the fire around 5 a.m. on Saturday.
Araromi Spare parts market is one of the major markets in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
It was gathered that the fire started around 2 a.m. and it affected about forty-five (45) shops.
Akinyinka said, “Our men are at Araromi Market Agodi Gate since 2:30 a.m. where they are putting off the fire caused by indiscriminate refuse burning.”
“The fire was suppressed at 5:00 a.m. Cooling down operation is ongoing to suppress reignition. On my way for on the spot assessment.’
“I cannot say specifically the number of shops now, you know it is an emergency. It started in the night. About 45 shops”.
