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Bodija International Market fire destroys 15 shops in Ibadan
A fire destroyed 15 shops at the Bodija International Market in Ibadan, Oyo State, during the early hours of Monday. The incident occurred in the Iso Ewa section of the market, specifically within a row of 44 shops.
Oyo State Fire Services Agency officials reported that the blaze was likely triggered by an electrical surge resulting from faulty wiring. Firefighters, led by Assistant Chief Fire Superintendent Bamidele, arrived on the scene and successfully contained the flames, preventing the fire from spreading to the remaining shops in the block.
While the fire caused significant damage to goods and valuables worth millions of naira, no casualties were reported. Dr. Moroof Akinwande, Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, urged traders and residents to maintain functional fire extinguishers to prevent similar occurrences.
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Bodija International Market · Ibadan · Moroof Akinwande · Oyo State Fire Services Agency · Seyi Makinde
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to the remaining 29 shops in the row. dailyreport.ng · dailytrust.com · punchng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The fire occurred in the early hours of Monday, October 19, 2026. dailyreport.ng
- [○ 1 SOURCE] No casualties were recorded during the fire incident. dailyreport.ng
- [● 2 SOURCES] The fire destroyed goods and valuables worth millions of naira. dailytrust.com · punchng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The fire was likely caused by an electrical surge from faulty wiring. dailyreport.ng · dailytrust.com · punchng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A fire destroyed 15 shops at the Bodija International Market in Ibadan. dailyreport.ng · dailytrust.com · punchng.com