Metro
Fire guts building in Oyo
A devastating fire has destroyed a residential building at Block D5, Ifedapo Estate in the Amuloko area of Ibadan, leaving behind heavy property losses estimated in millions of naira.
The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Mr. Moroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan.
He explained that the fire occurred on Friday and completely burnt down the six-room bungalow. The agency received a distress call at exactly 2:53 p.m. from a resident identified as Odetunde.
Firefighters led by ACFS Amoo were immediately dispatched to the scene, but the building had already been severely damaged by the time they arrived.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and investigations are expected to begin soon. The incident has left residents shocked as they count their losses.
“Upon arrival, it was a bungalow of six rooms engulfed by fire, and our officers swiftly got into action and prevented the fire from spreading to neighbouring buildings,” he said.
Akinwande said that no casualties were recorded in the fire incident and attributed the cause of the fire to a domestic gas cylinder that was left unattended and exploded, spreading to the entire building.
“Properties worth millions of naira were destroyed by the fire,” the chairman said.
Akinwande advised members of the public to promptly call the fire service and provide the correct address whenever there was an emergency. (NAN)
Follow Us on Google Discover
I will revive Calabar Port, restore Cross River tourism – Peter Obi
FCCPC shuts down food firms after oil, salt samples fail fortification tests
NYSC abduction trial: Two defendants deny involvement, beg court for release
‘He hasn’t resumed office, yet he’s tired’ — Oshiomhole takes dig at Obi after exhaustion report
‘There Is No Shaking’ — Atiku reacts to Court judgment, vows to continue ADC campaign, says APC afraid after Sokoto rally
Nafiu Gombe celebrates nullification of David Mark-led excos, releases official portrait as ADC chairman
“They Are Making Him More Popular” — Reactions trail nullification of Atiku, other ADC candidacies
BREAKING: Atiku candidacy voided as Court sacks David Mark-Led ADC leadership, recognises Nafiu Gombe as party chairman
BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from International Football
NJC suspends three Judges, cautions eight others
Nigerian Army announces release of shortlisted candidates for 2027 short service course
NJC recommends 28 Judges for appointment to courts across six states (Full list)
Harry Kane extend Bayern Munich stay with new three-year deal
‘He is not my leader’ – Oyinlola rejects Wike’s leadership in PDP
FG unveils five digital banks to receive N50,000 monthly cash support
BREAKING: Atiku candidacy voided as Court sacks David Mark-Led ADC leadership, recognises Nafiu Gombe as party chairman
How Peter Obi’s convoy was attacked in Calabar – Details Emerge
“We cannot allow Peter Obi to fund the election alone” — Aisha Yesufu seeks donations for Obi-Kwankwaso
Atiku tsunami as ADC holds successful presidential campaign rally in Sokoto
FG unveils five digital banks to receive N50,000 monthly cash support
UCL: Man United complete 3-2 comeback against Roma as Bayern, Barcelona win
Petrol rises to N1,370 per litre as depots increase prices
DSS counters Atiku, says two operatives hurt while protecting Sokoto ADC guber candidate; arrested, jailed man who threatened Obi
2027: Atiku heads to Sokoto for ADC Presidential campaign flag-off
2027: Mammoth crowd welcomes Obi, Kwankwaso to Calabar for Town Hall meeting
2027: Atiku arrives Sokoto for ADC Presidential campaign flag-off (Photos)
Gunmen raid Plateau community, kill vigilante member
Tension as Obi/Kwankwaso supporters clash with APC supporters in Calabar, police intervene
ADC unveils Sokoto venue for presidential campaign flag-Off
