Fire destroys five shops in Ilorin market

Summary

A fire at Ita-Amodu, Niger Junction in Ilorin destroyed five shops and damaged part of a storey building.

Highlights

• The Kwara State Fire Service said the incident happened at about 1:36 pm on Sunday.
• The affected property was described as a storey building with three-bedroom flats and 10 shops.
• Five shops and the building’s parapet were damaged.
• The fire service said mattresses and sofa materials in the shops helped the blaze spread quickly.
• A second fire appliance was deployed, and firefighters brought the fire under control at about 2:05 pm.
• Personnel of the Federal Fire Service also joined the response to help prevent further damage.