Popular ‘Oja Akesan’ in Oyo Town, Oyo State was razed down by a midnight fire on Sunday leaving it almost entirely bare.
According to information obtained on Oyo Global Forum, only few shops and a filling station are yet to be affected as of now.
“Unfortunately, the Fire Service based in Oyo and just less than 20 metres to the Market could not mobilise to stop the raging fire. The Service said its equipment was not functioning. Fire fighters then had to be mobilised from Ogbomoso Town, several kilometres away, after a massive damage.
“We condemn this failure of fire service but we will respond more appropriately on this later.
“However, Ogbomoso fire fighters are currently fighting the fire and we hope it is stopped before further damages are recorded.
“We sympathise with our people, particularly men and women trading at Akesan. It is sad way to start the year,” the group added.
Credit: oyoinsight.com
