200 Shops Burnt In Ibadan, N250m Worth Of Goods Lost

Over N250m worth of goods was lost today at Sango plank market, Ibadan, Oyo State when a fire outbreak razed down over 200 shops. The inferno started around 3pm and was not put out until 8pm this evening. According to traders on ground, only one vehicle belonging to the Oyo State Fire Service was available and once the fire fighters run out of water, they rush back to Eleyele Water Works for a refill which made the situation worse. The fire has however been put out now.