A devastating fire engulfed the popular Araromi Spare Parts Market in Agodi-Gate, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday, destroying goods and property worth millions of naira.
The General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, Akinyemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident and raised the alarm that hoodlums had broken into some shops, looting valuables amidst the chaos.
Despite the efforts of firefighters to contain the blaze, the hoodlums continued to harass and embarrass the fire service personnel.
The fire, which started around 2am, was still raging as of Saturday morning, with firefighters battling to bring it under control.
Akinyinka had earlier appealed for assistance, saying, “We are battling with a serious inferno at Agodi-Gate. Help us to call water tanker owners to assist us.”
The cause of the fire remains unknown, as investigations are ongoing.
This incident is the latest in a series of fire disasters to hit Ibadan in recent weeks, including a tragic fire that claimed the lives of a husband, wife, and their grandson on Friday.
