Fire Destroys 15 Shops at Bodija Market in Ibadan

A fire outbreak occurred at Bodija International Market, Block D, known as Iso Ewa, in Ibadan, Oyo State, early on October 19, 2026, destroying 15 shops. The incident was reported at 4:34 a.m. by SFS Lawal.

Dr. Moroof Akinwande, the Special Adviser on Fire Services Reform and Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, confirmed the details. A firefighting crew led by Assistant Chief Fire Superintendent Bamidele arrived promptly and found that flames had engulfed 15 shops in a row of 44.

The firefighters commenced operations and successfully contained the fire, preventing it from spreading further. Akinwande identified an electrical surge, likely due to faulty wiring, as the cause of the fire, and noted that no casualties were reported.

He urged the public to remain vigilant and maintain functional fire extinguishers in commercial and residential buildings to mitigate fire risks.