In the early hours of Saturday in Yaba, a fire outbreak swept through a market, causing panic among traders and residents as flames destroyed several shops.
The incident reportedly began around 3 a.m., when parts of the market were suddenly engulfed in fire, forcing people nearby to rush out and try to save goods and belongings. Thick smoke covered the area as the blaze spread across affected sections of the market.
Witnesses said many traders lost property as the fire consumed goods stored in their shops. Videos circulating online showed large flames and people struggling to salvage items while the situation grew worse.
Firefighters were seen at the scene working to control the fire, although some residents claimed the response faced challenges. Reports from people at the location suggested that not all fire service trucks were fully equipped, which slowed down efforts to put out the flames.
Residents living close to the market also joined in efforts to reduce the damage, while others gathered at a distance due to fear and confusion caused by the incident.
As of the time of the report, the cause of the fire had not been confirmed, and officials were yet to release full details on the level of destruction or whether there were any casualties.
Efforts to bring the situation under control were still ongoing as people in the area called for quicker emergency response to avoid further losses.