Goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed after a fire broke out at a section of Gbagi Market in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The fire incident occurred around noon on Monday at 348 ZI/E Milo Zone, Bola Ige International Market, Gbagi.
According to the Oyo State Fire Service, two of nine lock-up shops in a row were engulfed by the fire.
Firefighters responded swiftly and were able to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading to neighbouring shops and properties.
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Fortunately, no lives were lost and no casualties were recorded.
The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident, noting that a post-fire investigation had commenced to determine the cause of the inferno.
The incident has, however, left affected traders counting their losses as goods worth millions of naira were reportedly destroyed.
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