Fire raises Ajah Market in Lagos, destroys multi-million naira worth of goods
There was a fire outbreak on Sunday evening at Ajah Market, near Alesh Bus Stop in the Lekki area of Lagos State, and destroyed goods and items estimated at millions of naira.
It was learnt that the fire began around 9 pm and ravaged shops and stores that contained combustible materials.
Dr Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said the agency in collaboration with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, acted quickly to contain the fire. He added that the cause of the blaze had yet to be ascertained.
According to him, fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries, as traders were not present as the market closed on Sunday.
He said: “The LASEMA Response Team, along with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, managed to prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring buildings.
“Efforts are ongoing to completely extinguish the fire and salvage remaining valuables,” Oke-Osanyintolu said.
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