Fire Razes Dugbe Market In Ibadan

Property and goods worth several millions of naira were yesterday destroyed by fire that razed the popular Dugbe Market at the commercial nerve centre of Ibadan, Oyo State capital.

Some of the affected traders were seen sobbing uncontrollably as their goods went up in flames. It was gathered that companies, such as Pelly Foam Company, cloths, furniture, electronic store, pure water factories and a big bag store were all burnt with property worth several millions of naira razed in the inferno.

Traders in the area and other residents of the area defied social distancing as they trooped to the popular market. Dugbe is the commercial hub of Ibadan where wares, including clothing materials, bags, electrical and electronic appliances, mattresses and eye-glasses were being sold.

All these were lost to the inferno as well as some vehicles. While firemen were still battling with the inferno, some as traders nearby scrambled to rescue their wares.

It was gathered that the fire outbreak emanated from an electric spark that started from welding equipment.