The bustling market houses about 3,820 shops and 1,180 stands. The fire was said to have been ignited by a smouldering cigarette butts carelessly dropped by unknown person.Adekunle said that concerted efforts of personel of the Federal Fire Service and the state fire service prevented the flame from wreaking monumental havoc.
Kwara ex-speaker presents cash palliative to 1,000 indigentsHe added “the Kwara State Fire Service personnel joined forces with their federal counterparts, deploying two fire appliances from different stations to effectively tackle the raging blaze. “The collaborative efforts of the firefighting teams proved instrumental in bringing the situation under control. “Despite the daunting challenge, it took a concerted five-hour-long battle to fully extinguish the flames, ensuring the safety of lives and properties within the vicinit