₦airaland Forum

A devastating fire destroyed goods worth millions of naira on Monday, as it ravaged 17 shops at the Moniya market in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The blaze, which began around 12.30am, is believed to have been triggered by a power surge.

The PUNCH, on a visit to the scene, gathered that the fire caused significant damage, with valuable goods and cash destroyed.

The Babaloja of Moniya Garage, Kolawole Balogun, and Chairman of the Garage, Saliu Bello, told PUNCH Online that they were alerted by a security guard about the fire at around 12.30am.

Balogun said, “I rushed to the market as soon as I got the call. We lost multimillion-naira goods. The prompt arrival of the fire service prevented even greater devastation.

“In addition to the goods, cash in millions of naira was also destroyed. Many traders often store their money in their shops when they leave for the night.”

Several victims, including Yetunde Musa, Ajetunmobi Idowu, Olaide Badmus, Balogun Sulaimon, and Ajetunmobi Kolawole, called on the government to provide immediate support for those affected.

AirBay:
In addition to the goods, cash in millions of naira was also destroyed. Many traders often store their money in their shops when they leave for the night.”

This one na lie abeg

italkdlonly:
https://punchng.com/fire-guts-17-shops-in-ibadan-market/

ozoono:
Pls my dear nairalanders make sure u switch off ur power from the main switch before leaving home, I pray god protect us all

AirBay:
In addition to the goods, cash in millions of naira was also destroyed. Many traders often store their money in their shops when they leave for the night.”

This one na lie abeg

ozoono:
Pls my dear nairalanders make sure u switch off ur power from the main switch before leaving home, I pray god protect us all

AirBay:
In addition to the goods, cash in millions of naira was also destroyed. Many traders often store their money in their shops when they leave for the night.”

This one na lie abeg

fixedhollies:
In this hard time.

Sleekfingers:
If it was Lagos , those confused people will start saying they set fire or they are targeting them.....
As if na only them dey do business in Lagos

Love800:
What is the main switch?

italkdlonly:
https://punchng.com/fire-guts-17-shops-in-ibadan-market/

italkdlonly:
https://punchng.com/fire-guts-17-shops-in-ibadan-market/

ozoono:
Power box that 4 corner box or the switch that carry power inside the house

ayo4dworld:
It's more likely to be a lie. With the current situation of Nigeria, I doubt if any trader will leave substantial cash in their shop. They won't even forget it.

Factcheck0001:
u are not current

Every big market has vigilante n night guards n d law is that if anything is stolen in that area it's d night guard that will pay or go to jail

N if any thief is caught it's d night guard that will determine his or her faith

Bro no think say thief fit just enter some places go steal ooo

Love800:
That one that is usually inside the house, hung high on a wall and sometimes blue in colour?

ozoono:
Yes