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Following incessant fire outbreak in Dosunmu market at the popular Eko Idumota market, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reached a resolution to allow for proper cleanup of the Dosunmu market.
Sanwo-Olu said this when he visited the market after it was razed by inferno.
According to the Lagos Territorial Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Authority, Ibrahim Farinloye, the fire destroyed about fourteen buildings with four building collapsing.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, who described the disaster as “preventable,” said the “Dosunmu Market will remain closed until we can ensure the safety of all structures and compliance with regulations. Unapproved buildings will be demolished.”
Sanwo- olu who said that via is X handle added that, “This fire started on Tuesday and first responders were activated. We thought it was something we could control in the first couple of hours but, unfortunately, our people have been very reckless, and they denied the first responders access. So, even 48 hours later, it’s still an active disaster site.
“About 14 buildings have been affected but more might still go down after the extensive fit-for-purpose test that will be conducted soon.
“We also notice that a lot of residential apartments have been converted into warehouses with inflammable materials kept in them. This is unacceptable, we will not allow a few people, who will not comply with our laws, to put the lives of others in danger hence, the market all around will be closed until we are able to do full assessments and proper clean up of this area. And without any doubt, some other buildings will go down.”
