Fire has destroyed goods worth millions of naira on Monday, as it ravaged no fewer than 17 shops at the Moniya market in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The incidenr, which reportedly began around 12:30am, is believed to have been triggered by a power surge.

It was gathered that the fire caused significant damage, with valuable goods and cash destroyed.

The Babaloja of Moniya Garage, Kolawole Balogun, and Chairman of the Garage, Saliu Bello in their remarks said that they were alerted by a security guard about the fire at around 12.30am and both expressed deep concern over the extent of the losses.

Several victims, including Yetunde Musa, Ajetunmobi Idowu, Olaide Badmus, Balogun Sulaimon, and Ajetunmobi Kolawole, called on the government to provide immediate support for those affected.

Fire has destroyed goods worth millions of naira on Monday, as it ravaged no fewer than 17 shops at the Moniya market in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The incidenr, which reportedly began around 12:30am, is believed to have been triggered by a power surge.

It was gathered that the fire caused significant damage, with valuable goods and cash destroyed.

The Babaloja of Moniya Garage, Kolawole Balogun, and Chairman of the Garage, Saliu Bello in their remarks said that they were alerted by a security guard about the fire at around 12.30am and both expressed deep concern over the extent of the losses.

Several victims, including Yetunde Musa, Ajetunmobi Idowu, Olaide Badmus, Balogun Sulaimon, and Ajetunmobi Kolawole, called on the government to provide immediate support for those affected.