By Ndujihe Clifford Chiebuka
A devastating fire broke out at Ajah Market, near Alesh Bus Stop in the Lekki area, on Sunday evening, destroying goods and items valued at millions of naira.
The inferno, which started around 9 pm, ravaged several shops and stores containing combustible materials. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported, as traders were absent due to the market’s Sunday closure.
Incident Details:
- Location: Ajah Market, Lekki area, Lagos State
- Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024
- Time: 9 pm
- Damage: Goods and items worth millions of naira destroyed
- Injuries/Casualties: None reported
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services swiftly responded to contain the fire. Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, stated:
“Efforts are ongoing to completely extinguish the fire and salvage remaining valuables.
The LASEMA Response Team, along with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, managed to prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring buildings.”
The cause of the fire remains unknown and is currently under investigation.
