A major fire broke out at Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, destroying properties worth millions of naira. The fire started at midnight, affecting several parts of the market.
The General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, Mr. Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident. He stated that firefighters are still working to control the situation.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Akinyinka appreciated the support of private companies like SWEETCO and Sumal, which provided their trucks and crew to help fight the fire.
“The fire is massive, and our men are currently working at the scene. We appreciate the management of SWEETCO and Sumal for their support,” he said.
At the moment, officials have not given details about the cause of the fire or the full extent of the damage.
