Goods Worth Millions Destroyed As Fire Guts Idumota Market, Lagos

Goods worth millions of Naira were destroyed on Wednesday when an early morning fire razed some shops in the Nnamdi Azikiwe and Docemo section of the Idumota Market in Lagos State.

The fire affected three buildings, including two two-storey structures and one three-storey building in the market popularly for clothes, bags and shoes.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and other emergency service providers have arrived at the scene and firefighting efforts have commenced.

“The Fire stations at Ebute Elefun, Ilupeju and Alausa have deployed resources to mitigate the situation effectively as firefighting operations is ongoing,” said Fire Service boss, Margaret Adeseye.

“The cause of the Fire is yet to be determined, and investigations are ongoing. Casualties have not been confirmed at this time.”

Adeseye urged residents to cooperate with emergency personnel and avoid the area for their safety.