Aiyedatiwa Investigates Sabo Market Fire Damage in Ondo

On August 12, a fire broke out at Sabo Market in Ore, located in the Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, causing extensive damage to several shops and goods owned by traders. Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ordered an investigation into the fire's cause and visited the market on Tuesday to assess the damage and express sympathy to the affected traders.

Aiyedatiwa noted the relief that no lives were lost in the incident and praised the efforts of firefighters and local residents in controlling the fire. He stated that the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency had already visited the site to document the damage and identify the affected traders, assuring them that government support would follow the assessment.

Additionally, Aiyedatiwa addressed the water shortage that hindered firefighting efforts, directing the Ministry of Water Resources, Hygiene and Sanitation to identify locations for boreholes to improve future emergency responses. He urged traders to take fire safety precautions.