Fire razes about 50 shops at Ibadan market
By: Zagazola Makama
A fire outbreak has destroyed about 50 shops at the Bode Market area of Ibadan, Oyo State, with no casualties recorded.
Police sources said the incident occurred at about 2:00 a.m. on Friday following reports from members of the public.
A team of police operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer of Mapo Division responded to the scene, while firefighters were immediately contacted to contain the blaze.
The fire was eventually extinguished through the combined efforts of firefighters and residents.
Police cordoned off the area to prevent hoodlums from taking advantage of the situation to loot affected shops.
Although about 50 shops were completely destroyed by the fire, no lives were lost and no injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire has yet to be determined, while the value of the property destroyed is still being assessed.
Police said investigations into the incident have commenced.
