Property worth millions of naira destroyed in Oyo fire incident

Properties price millions of naira were destroyed by a fireside incident that ravaged some retailers in Iseyin, Oyo Converse.

The incident, which came about at Sawmill Abaletu, Saki Toll road, in Iseyin, Oke-Ogun axis of the affirm, affected many retailers.

The Chairman of the Oyo Converse Fire Provider, Maroof Akinwande, when contacted, confirmed the incident in a statement.

Akinwande stated the hearth incident modified into reported at precisely 03:54hrs on Monday, June 23, 2025, by a caller.

“Right away the tackle modified into got, the firemen led by ACFS Azeez suddenly deployed to the scene of the incident and on arrival, we met three retailers already engulfed by hearth. The firemen swiftly swung into action, and we were able to curtail it from spreading to diversified retailers.

“Simplest three retailers were affected, and the Fire Provider modified into able to place the last seven retailers and diversified nearby properties.

“The hearth modified into a result of nonchalant attitudes of a cellphone repairer who did not change off and unplugged one of his equipment after closing work within the evening. It ignited a nearby combustible.

“The hearth equipment returned to the position by 05:45hrs and is on standby.”