A fire at Ibadan's Araromi spare parts market destroyed goods worth millions, leaving traders devastated. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, with investigations ongoing. The incident follows another fire tragedy in the city that claimed three lives, sparking calls for improved fire safety measures.
A devastating fire broke out early Saturday morning at the Araromi spare parts market located in the Agodi-Gate area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The blaze, which began around 2 a.m., reduced goods worth millions of naira to ashes, leaving traders in shock and despair.
Emergency responders, including firefighters, have been working tirelessly to control the flames. Despite their efforts, the fire continued to spread, consuming numerous shops and stalls. The cause of the inferno remains unknown, with authorities confirming that investigations are underway.
This tragic incident occurred less than 12 hours after another fire disaster claimed the lives of a man, his wife, and their grandson in the Ori-Eru area of Idikan, Ibadan. The back-to-back tragedies have heightened concerns about fire safety within the city.
Yemi Akinyinka, General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, disclosed that his team received a distress call about the Araromi market fire early Saturday morning and immediately mobilized resources to the site.
