By Damilare Adeleye
Fire has gutted Ajah Market, near Alesh Bus Stop in the Lekki area of Lagos State, destroying goods and items worth millions of naira.
The fire, which reportedly started around 9 pm on Sunday, ravaged several shops and stores containing combustible materials.
Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), confirmed that the agency, in collaboration with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, acted swiftly to put out the fire.
While there were no casualties or injuries, as traders were not present due to the market being closed for Sunday, the cause of the blaze remains unknown as at this time.
“The LASEMA Response Team, along with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, managed to prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring buildings,” Oke-Osanyintolu said.
“Efforts are ongoing to completely extinguish the fire and salvage remaining valuables.”