Fire Destroys 15 Shops At Bodija International Market In Ibadan

A fire has destroyed 15 shops at Bodija International Market, Block D, popularly known as Iso Ewa, in Ibadan, Oyo State, in the early hours of Monday.

The Special Adviser on Fire Services Reform and Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Dr. Moroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident, saying it was reported at exactly 4:34 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026.
According to him, the agency received a telephone call from one SFS Lawal, alerting it to a fire outbreak at the market.
Akinwande said a firefighting crew led by Assistant Chief Fire Superintendent (ACFS) Bamidele promptly mobilised to the scene to contain the fire.
On arrival, he said the firefighters discovered that ...