Traders and residents were thrown into panic yesterday after a fire engulfed parts of the popular Tejuosho Market, destroying goods worth millions of Naira.

The incident occurred barely a month after a three-storey commercial building located on Oyabiyi Street, Tejuosho, Yaba, Lagos was gutted by fire.
 
It was learnt that the fire started inside sections of the Tejuosho Modern Plaza, a multi-storey commercial complex known for its busy textile and retail businesses. 
 
Thick black smoke could be seen billowing from the building as frightened traders scrambled to rescue their merchandise while the flames spread rapidly through affected shops.

Videos circulated on social media captured the chaotic scene, with traders and sympathisers shouting in frustration.

Several eyewitnesses accused the Lagos State Fire Service of arriving late and struggling to gain proper access to the affected sections of the building.
 
One eyewitness who shared footage online lamented the situation, saying firefighters appeared overwhelmed while traders watched helplessly as their businesses burned.
   
Although the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) failed to comment on the incident, no death was confirmed but some individuals were said to have sustained injuries during efforts to evacuate goods and escape the smoke-filled building.
 
Affected business owners are once again calling on the government to improve market infrastructure, enforce stricter fire safety regulations, and strengthen emergency response systems to prevent recurring tragedies.

Residents and traders around Yaba remain anxious as authorities work to fully contain the aftermath of the blaze.