A massive fire has engulfed the popular Araromi spare parts market at Agodi-Gate in Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying property worth millions of naira.
The blaze reportedly started around 2am on Saturday and continues to rage, with firefighters still battling to contain it.
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Confirming the incident to The PUNCH on Saturday morning, 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 cause of the fire remains unclear as investigations are ongoing.
Source: Punch
