Fire razes factory in Oyo 

A fire broke out at a four-bedroom flat being used as a tailoring factory in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Saturday.

investigations revealed that the incident occurred in the early hours at Benjamin, Alabama junction in the Eleyele area of Ido Local Government Area. Equipment and properties worth millions of naira were reportedly destroyed in the blaze.

The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident, noting that the agency’s officers were promptly mobilised to the scene after receiving the distress call.

“The fire emergency was received at exactly 04:15 on Saturday, 20th September, 2025. Once the address was confirmed, our personnel, led by ACFS Bamidele Samsudeen, immediately mobilised and responded to the call,” Akinwande said.

He advised residents to report fire incidents promptly and to provide accurate addresses to ensure a timely response in emergencies.

Report that a devastating fire incident on September 16 razed six rooms at Akinsoji zone, Ogbere Moradeyo, Oremeji community, in the Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State. Eyewitnesses stated that the fire was caused by the indiscriminate dropping of a cigarette stub by one of the occupants of the building.

The recent incident once again highlights the recurring fire outbreaks across Oyo State, reinforcing the urgent need for continuous public awareness, stricter safety practices, and proactive measures to safeguard lives and property

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