Oyo inferno: Senator sympathises with victims, calls for probe

The Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sharafadeen Alli, has expressed deep sympathy over the devastating fire incident that ravaged the Aleshinloye market in Ibadan on Tuesday night.

PUNCH Online reports that over 70 shops and goods worth millions of naira were razed by the inferno.

Alli, in a statement on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abass in Ibadan, the state capital, described the inferno as a tragic loss that has caused immense hardship to traders and business owners in the market.

Therefore, he called on the Oyo State Government and other relevant authorities to investigate the cause of the fire and implement measures to prevent future occurrences.

He said, “This unfortunate incident is a major setback for our hardworking traders and business community. My thoughts and prayers are with all those who have suffered losses.

“I feel the pain and distress this has caused, and I urged the affected individuals to remain strong in these trying times.

“I therefore call on the State Government and other relevant authorities to swiftly investigate the cause of the fire and implement measures to prevent future occurrences.”

The lawmaker also appealed for urgent support and relief for the victims to help them recover from the losses and ameliorate their sufferings.

Ali assured the affected traders of his unwavering commitment to working with other stakeholders to provide necessary assistance.

The lawmaker stated that collective efforts were needed to rebuild and ensure better safety measures in markets across the state.

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