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Fire Guts Lagos Island Market

POSTED ON April 9, 2024 •   Metro      BY Benedicta Bassey
Scene of the inferno at Dosunmu, Lagos Island Market/Photo Credit: Punch/Source: Google

A two-storey building at Dosunmu Market in the Lagos Island Local Government Area of Lagos State has reportedly caught fire.

It was gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday around11.10 a.m.
The Head, Public Education, Lagos State Fire Service, Amodu Sjakiru, confirmed the incident of the inferno.

He stated that two-storey buildings were affected by the fire, and Lagos State Fire. 

The cause of the fire is yet unknown as at press time.

He said, “Fire service personnel are currently on the ground to stop the fire and stop any further casualties. The fire affected two-storey buildings. Details about the fire will be shared soon.”

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