Traders Lose Millions as Fire Ravages Ibadan’s Iso Alagbo Market
A massive blaze tore through Bode Traditional Herbs and Other Products Market (Iso Alagbo) in Ibadan South-West LGA during the early hours of Friday, July 2. The fire began in one shop before spreading quickly to nearby stalls, leaving rows of shops reduced to smoldering ruins. Many vendors watched helplessly as their merchandise and equipment went up in flames. One trader, Mama Kaila, described the losses as “running into millions of naira” and praised the market leadership’s frequent safety advice on electrical appliances. Thankfully, no lives were lost. Officials from the Oyo State Fire Service received praise for their rapid response, though the full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
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