Fire razes Ibadan Spare Parts Market

Araromi spare parts market in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital was gutted by fire in the early hours of Saturday. The incident which occurred around 2 a.m affected about 45 shops

This was according to a statement by the General Manager of the state Fire Service Rev. Canon Yemi Akinyinka

He said the men of the command were able to quench the fire around 5 a.m. on Saturday.

“Our men are at Araromi Market Agodi Gate since 2:30 a.m. where they are putting off the fire caused by indiscriminate refuse burning.

“The fire was suppressed at 5:00 a.m. Cooling down operation is ongoing to suppress reignition. On my way for on the spot assessment.

“I cannot say specifically the number of shops now, you know it is an emergency. It started in the night. About 45 shops