A fire outbreak in Ibadan has reportedly claimed the lives of three individuals, including a husband, wife, and their grandson.
The tragic incident occurred on Friday at Ori Eru, Idikan, in the Ibadan North West Local Government Area.
The fire was reported to have started around 3:46 p.m., engulfing the upper floor of a two-story residential building.
Confirming the incident, the General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, Mr. Yemi Akinyinka, stated that three bodies were evacuated from the scene, although official confirmation of their deaths remains with medical authorities.
“We evacuated three bodies. But, you know that only the doctors can confirm anyone dead,” Akinyinka said.
Providing further details, he explained, “The unfortunate incident was reported to our agency at exactly 03:46hrs on Friday 20th December, 2024. Immediately the address was taken, the men and officers of the agency led by ACFS Oyedeji were promptly deployed to the scene of the incident. On arrival, we met an upper floor of a storey residential building of six rooms well alight. We swiftly swung into action, and the fire was completely extinguished.”
While the fire claimed three lives, five other occupants were rescued. Akinyinka added, “Three (3) bodies; husband and wife and their grandson, while five persons rescued alive from the building. The ground floor of the building was protected, as were other nearby properties.”
Efforts are ongoing to ascertain the cause of the fire.
