Again, Fire Razes Factory in Ibadan, Properties Worth Millions Lost
The fire emergency was received at exactly 4:15 a.m. on Saturday, 20th September, 2025. Once the address was confirmed, our personnel, led by ACFS Bamidele Samsudeen, immediately mobilised and responded to the call.
A fire has gutted a four-bedroom flat converted into a tailoring factory in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, destroying equipment and properties valued at millions of naira. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday at Benjamin, Alabama junction in the Eleyele area of Ido Local Government.
Confirming the incident, the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, said officers were mobilised to the scene immediately after the distress call was received. According to him, “The fire emergency was received at exactly 4:15 a.m. on Saturday, 20th September, 2025. Once the address was confirmed, our personnel, led by ACFS Bamidele Samsudeen, immediately mobilised and responded to the call.”
Akinwande urged residents to report fire outbreaks without delay and to always provide accurate addresses to help firefighters respond on time.
The incident comes just days after a separate fire on 16th September destroyed six rooms at Akinsoji zone, Ogbere Moradeyo, Oremeji community, in Egbeda Local Government. Witnesses attributed that outbreak to the careless disposal of a cigarette stub by one of the occupants.
The latest outbreak underscores the growing recurrence of fire disasters across Oyo State, heightening concerns over safety practices. Residents are increasingly reminded of the need for awareness, preventive measures, and strict adherence to fire safety protocols to protect lives and property.
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