Ruth Semilore
A raging fire on Tuesday destroyed two churches and a furniture shop in the Felele area of Ibadan, causing property damage estimated in the millions of naira.
Fortunately, no lives were lost. Residents attributed this to the swift intervention of firefighters, which prevented the inferno from spreading further.
The General Manager of Fire Services in Oyo State, Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident, noting that the fire was reported at No. 51, Debo Plaza, opposite Lam Adesina Junction, Felele, Ibadan.
He stated that two churches—the Redeemed Christian Church of God and a New Covenant parish—along with a furniture shop, were affected.
“Firefighters quickly responded and prevented the fire from spreading to nearby buildings,” Akinyinka said.
He added that the fire primarily consumed plastic chairs and PVC materials used for ceiling decorations, which were completely destroyed.
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A local resident, Mrs. Dauda Ireoluwa, shared that the cause of the fire remains unclear. “We all rushed out after receiving distress calls.
When we arrived, the shop was already engulfed in flames.
