A devastating fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday, December 21, at the Araromi Spare Parts Market, located at Agodi-Gate in Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying several shops and causing significant damage.
The General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, Akinyemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident and reported that while firefighters worked to contain the blaze, hoodlums took advantage of the chaos to break into the shops. These individuals reportedly harassed and obstructed the firefighting teams as they attempted to put out the fire.
Akinyinka raised concerns over the disruption, stating, "Hoodlums have broken into shops at Araromi Agodi-Gate, and they are embarrassing and harassing the men and officers of the Fire Service."
He also appealed for assistance, calling on water tanker owners to provide support to tackle the raging inferno. Despite their best efforts, the firefighting team continued to battle the fire well into the morning.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined, with investigations ongoing. Authorities are working to assess the full extent of the damage and identify the source of the blaze.
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