Popular Araromi spare parts market in Ibadan, Oyo State’s capital,was in the early hours on Saturday destroyed by inferno.
The market which is one of the most important in Ibadan,the capital of Oyo State was reportedly razed by fire which began around 2 a.m.
It was learnt no fewer than forty-five (45) stores were affected.
Confirming the incident,General Manager of the State Fire Service, Rev. Canon Yemi Akinyinka,said that men of the command were able to put out the fire around 5 a.m. on Saturday.
He said: “Our men are at Araromi Market Agodi Gate since 2:30 a.m. where they are putting off the fire caused by indiscriminate refuse burning.
“The fire was suppressed at 5:00 a.m. Cooling down operation is ongoing to suppress reignition.
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“I cannot say specifically the number of shops now, you know it is an emergency. It started in the night. About 45 shops”.