The Digest:
A fire outbreak at Saki Garage in the Bodija area of Ibadan has destroyed four shops and properties worth millions of naira, though no casualties were reported.
Key Points:
- The fire started in the early hours of Friday due to unattended lit embers
- Four out of eleven shops were completely ravaged by the inferno
- Oyo State Fire Service responded promptly and prevented further spread
- The cause was traced to careless handling of fire after shop closure
- Fire service chairman advised residents to install extinguishers and save emergency contacts
- Amotekun security provided cover during the firefighting operation
- The incident highlights recurring fire risks in commercial areas
Sources: Daily Post
