Fire destroys goods worth millions in Ajah market

A devastating fire broke out on Sunday evening at Ajah Market near Alesh Bus Stop in Lekki, Lagos, causing extensive damage to shops and goods worth millions of naira.

The blaze, which began around 9 p.m., tore through several stores containing highly flammable materials, intensifying the destruction.

Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), confirmed that LASEMA, alongside the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, responded promptly to contain the fire.

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Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported, as the market was closed for the day, and traders were absent.

While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, authorities are assessing the extent of the losses.

“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 reported. “Efforts are ongoing to completely extinguish the fire and salvage remaining valuables.”