Fire Destroys 15 Shops at Bodija Market in Oyo State

On Monday, a fire incident at the Bodija foodstuffs market in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State resulted in the destruction of at least 15 shops, causing property damage worth millions of naira. Moroof Akinwande, the Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Fire Services Reform and Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, confirmed the incident.

He indicated that the fire was likely caused by a suspected electrical fault in one of the shops. The timely response of firefighters was crucial in controlling the blaze.

The firefighting crew, led by Assistant Chief Fire Superintendent Bamidele, arrived at the scene to find flames and thick smoke engulfing 15 out of a row of 44 shops. They commenced firefighting operations and successfully contained the fire, preventing it from spreading further.

Akinwande emphasized the need for functional fire extinguishers in commercial buildings and homes to manage fires at their early stages.