JUST IN: FIRE RAZES MONIYA MARKET IN IBADAN, 17 SHOPS DESTROYED

December 2, 2024

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A destructive fire swept through 17 shops at the Moniya market in Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo State, on Monday morning, destroying goods valued at millions of naira.

The fire, which started around 12:30 a.m., is believed to have been caused by a power surge.

It was gathered that the fire caused significant damage, with valuable goods and cash destroyed.

The Babaloja of Moniya Garage, Kolawole Balogun, and Chairman of the Garage, Saliu Bello, said they were alerted by a security guard about the fire at around 12.30am.

Both expressed deep concern over the extent of the losses.

Balogun said, “I rushed to the market as soon as I got the call. We lost multimillion-naira goods. The prompt arrival of the fire service prevented even greater devastation.

“In addition to the goods, cash in millions of naira was also destroyed. Many traders often store their money in their shops when they leave for the night.”

Several victims, including Yetunde Musa, Ajetunmobi Idowu, Olaide Badmus, Balogun Sulaimon, and Ajetunmobi Kolawole, called on the government to provide immediate support for those affected.