A big shopping plaza in Broad Street, Lagos Island was yesterday razed by fire, textile materials and fashion accessories estimated at millions of naira were destroyed.
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Workers at the plaza were said to have made frantic efforts to put out the fire before inviting officials of the Lagos State Fire Service and men of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency.
While some traders watched helplessly as their goods burnt, others were said to have struggled to salvage their wares.
A firefighter with the state fire service, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the fire started from the second floor of the three-storey building, adding that more than three fire trucks were deployed in the scene.
He said, “It is a three-storey shopping plaza where they sell female fashion items like bags, shoes and other accessories. The fire started from the second floor and was caused by an electrical surge. We were able to curtail the spread quickly.
“Firemen from the Onikan, Sari Iganmu and Alausa stations responded with 10,000 litres of water each.”
The General Manager of LASEMA, Michael Akindele, said there was no casualty in the incident, adding that some traders were able to save their wares.
“No life was lost and there were no injuries. Traders in areas not affected moved out their goods; everything is under control,” he added.
Meanwhile, several people were injured and about five shops set ablaze on Monday after some hoodlums clashed at the Alaba International Market.
A source told newsmen that the clash was between some Yoruba and Igbo touts, who engaged in a supremacy battle over collection of fees.
A witness said the fight started around 9am, adding that business activities had been grounded as a result of the clash.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joe Offor, who confirmed the incident, explained that the clash was between the market’s transporters and traders unions.
“The transport employers association and the traders association were involved in the incident. The Alaba traders complained that the activities of the transport association were affecting their businesses. They said some of their customers were being harassed and intimidated to pay exorbitant fees, and they were losing them to their competitors.
“This morning, the traders challenged the transport association which led to a scuffle between the groups.”
He added that policemen from the Ojo division and some military officers had restored sanity to the area. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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