There was a fire outbreak on Sunday night at Ajah Market near Alesh Bus Stop in Lagos’ Lekki area, leading to the loss of goods worth millions of naira.

The blaze reportedly ignited around 9 p.m., quickly spreading across numerous shops stocked with highly flammable materials.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), led by Permanent Secretary, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, responded promptly, working alongside the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services to bring the situation under control.

The exact cause of the fire remains unknown at this point. Thankfully, no lives were lost or injuries sustained, as the market was closed for the day and traders were not on-site.

Oke-Osanyintolu stated, “The LASEMA Response Team, along with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, managed to prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring buildings.

“Efforts are ongoing to completely extinguish the fire and salvage remaining valuables.”