Oyo State Fire Services Respond to Fatal Bus and Trailer Blaze

A tragic incident occurred in Jobele, Oyo State, where three individuals died and five others were rescued with minor injuries after a fire engulfed a J5 bus loaded with bakery machines and a stationary DAF trailer carrying synthetic materials. The fire broke out in front of the Afijio Local Government Area headquarters.

Dr. Moroof Akinwande, the Special Adviser on Fire Reform and Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, reported that the agency received a distress call at 00:20 hours. Fire service officers, led by PFS I Makinde Kunle, quickly mobilized to the scene.

Upon arrival, they found the J5 bus had crashed into the rear of the stationary DAF trailer, leading to the fire. A coordinated firefighting operation was launched, and it took hours to extinguish the blaze.

Akinwande attributed the incident to the bus driver's loss of control and urged road users to obey traffic regulations and remain vigilant about fire hazards.