No fewer than nine shops were burnt down on Tuesday morning, Feb 9, at the popular Bode-Saadun Market in Moro council area of Kwara State, IgbereTV reports.

The fire which started around 1.45am on Tuesday destroyed other valuables and property, it was gathered.

The cause of the fire has not been disclosed.

Confirming the incident, spokesperson of the Kwara state Fire Service, Hasssn Adekunle, said the brigade received a distress call from one Mr. Musbaudeen at about 1.45am on Feb 9, "summoning the State Fire Service to the incident."

He added: "Quick response from the brigade in putting out the fire the inferno averted monumental disaster that would have affected the community. Out of 50 shops in the market vicinity, only nine shops were affected due to the systematic approach adopted by the fire officers who were present at the scene.

"The brigade therefore urges the general people of Bode Saadu to always play safe at all time; especially the market people of the community."

sofeo:
RIP

lekki1444:
let me find ut abbdullahi is out on a rampage. let me find out

LMS1:
We Will Talk About The Fire Later
Lets Talk About The Brigade.
Why Are They Holding The Hose Like They Want To Water Crops?
#Undertheinfluence

ibkayee:

Yeah you're definitely the person I think you are. Your sense of humour gives you away to me lool

lekki1444:
hahahaha yeah i guess you cant hide from yourself forever right lol

ibkayee:

I KNEW it

Nice to have you back (even though you've technically been around) but still nice to officially know it's you

Zeion422:
So bad......

LMS1:
We Will Talk About The Fire Later
Lets Talk About The Brigade.
Why Are They Holding The Hose Like They Want To Water Crops?
#Undertheinfluence

Perfectsouth:
SO I never knew there was a rule on nairaland than forbid you to type in bold and in capslocked.. Na WA o
I hope this is not due to those smoker's carelessness