Fire gutted some shanties in the popular Alaba International Market in the Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State.
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It was gathered that the fire incident started on Friday morning.

Director, of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye confirmed the incident in a statement.

However, she disclosed that the fire crew were confronted by angry mobs.
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“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 presently on standby.

“The agency is consequently collaborating with Security Agents to address it.“

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