A massive fire has engulfed the popular Araromi spare parts market at Agodi-Gate in Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying property worth millions of naira.
The blaze reportedly started around 2am on Saturday and continues to rage, with firefighters still battling to contain it.
Confirming the incident to The PUNCH on Saturday morning, the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Akinyemi Akinyinka, said: “We are battling with a serious inferno at Agodi-Gate. Help us to call water tanker owners to assist us. We are still here battling with the situation.”
The cause of the fire remains unclear as investigations are ongoing.
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