Explosion rocks Alaba market in Lagos (VIDEO)

Some shops at the popular Alaba International Market in the Ojo area of Lagos have been gutted by fire.

Reports say the fire started in a shop where gas cylinders were stored.

The gas cylinders reportedly exploded.

Despite efforts by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the angry mob is preventing them from performing their statutory duty.

Adeseye Margaret, the Director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, reported that their team received information about the fire and dispatched firefighters to the scene.

However, they were prevented from reaching the affected area due to the angry mob’s resistance.

Firefighting trucks are on standby, and the agency is working with security agents to address the situation.

“Report reaching Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service indicates shops at the popular Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos are on Fire. However, Fire Crew from Ojo, Sari-Iganmu, and Ajegunle are being turned back by angry mobs from performing their statutory duty but fire fighting trucks are presently on standby. The agency is consequently collaborating with Security Agents to address it.”, Margaret said.

Watch video below:

Massive Fire Outbreak In Alaba International Market, Lagos.
Lagos Fire Service said it’s Crew from Ojo, Sari-Iganmu and Ajegunle were turned back by angry mobs from performing their statutory duty but presently on standby. #fireoutbreak #AlabaMarket pic.twitter.com/oujdUyJ2CH

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