Breaking News: Fire guts Ladipo market, Lagos
Destroys goods worth millions of Naira Fire on Tuesday gutted some shops in the Ladipo market destroying goods worth millions of Naira. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday. He said that the agency received distress calls through its 767 and 112 emergency toll-free lines at about 00.09hrs concerning the fire outbreak. ”LASEMA immediately activated the state’s emergency response plans and response team from its Cappa Base. ”Upon arrival at 00.16hrs at the scene of the incident, it was discovered that a warehouse surrounded by shops was gutted by the fire. ”Investigations revealed that the inferno was caused by an electric power surge after public electricity power supply was restored to the area,” he said. Oke-Osanyintolu said that there was no record of injury or loss of life during the incident. ”Valuable goods worth a fortune were however, destroyed by the inferno,” he said. He said that the goods destroyed include electronics, generating sets, bicycles, auto spare parts, phones, and home appliances. The permanent secretary said that occupants of the warehouse have been sensitised on the appropriate safety measures to take to prevent a re-occurrence in the future.
Police To Sanction Man Who Fired Shots To Celebrate Ladipo Market Reopening
The spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has confirmed the identification of the man seen firing celebratory shots at the Ladipo market reopening in Lagos State. The incident, which went viral on Tuesday, showed the individual discharging rounds into the air while a crowd cheered him on. Adejobi had initially announced a probe into the matter and assured the public that the man’s identity would be revealed. In an update provided on Wednesday via his X (formerly Twitter) account, Adejobi disclosed that the man had been positively identified. He further stated that the Lagos State police command would address the issue, adding, “The man has been identified. The Lagos state police command will speak on it asap. Let’s wait for their reaction on the matter. I really commend the efforts of the CP on it. Excellent indeed. Thanks.”
LASG Reopens Ladipo, Mile 12 Markets
The Lagos State Government has reopened Ladipo Market, Mushin, after meeting the most essential criteria set for reopening sealed markets. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said this in a statement on Monday. Wahab said business activities would commence at the popular spare parts market, after its recent closure for various environmental infractions. Wahab noted that the administration of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu priotised the issue of clean environment, public health, and safety in line with the THEMES Plus agenda. This, he said, informed the recent drive to enforce strict compliance with waste management best practice across markets in the state. Also commenting on the reopening of the market, the Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to environmental sustainability and public safety, particularly within markets and around business facilities. Gbadegesin said the goal was to ensure all markets in Lagos State followed laid down environmental rules, resulting in a safer and healthier business environment for buyers and sellers. He urged the traders to support the efforts of the state government, by adhering strictly to the environmental laws, as market that runs foul risked indefinite closure Earlier on Monday, the state government reopened the Mile 12 International Market after meeting the required conditions.