Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed as a result of fire that ravaged no fewer than six shops in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.

Sources narrated that the incident occurred at Ile-Ewe, Sawmill area of Ogbomoso, on Thursday afternoon.

According to sources no fewer than six shops were affected.

Chairman, Oyo State Fire Service, Hon Maroof Akinwande confirmed the development.

Akinwande in a statement made available to Ekwutosblog Thursday evening said, “The agency’s personnel led by CFS Dairo promptly left for the scene and arrived at 14.14hrs.

“Properties worth millions of naira were affected by the fire and the fire service was able to save millions of properties. No casualty was recorded, the post fire investigation is ongoing to ascertain the root cause of the fire incident”.

“On getting to the scene, we met six (6) out of Ten (10) locked up shops well alight and quickly engaged our appliance and we were able to curtail the fire from spreading to other shops and nearby properties.

A Lagos court has again denied bail to Fred Ajudua, who is on trial for allegedly defrauding a Palestinian of $1.04 million. Justice Mojisola Dada ruled she would await the Supreme Court’s decision on his earlier bail revocation.

Despite his lawyer citing health concerns, the court proceeded with trial. EFCC witness testimony and documents were partly admitted, with the case adjourned to October 10, 31, and November 20.

Okwulura left Enugu State and travelled all the way to Umuaka in Imo State. He went there to help a young man named Ikechukwu Chinecherem, the son of Akah, who has been suffering from kidney disease for over a year.

Even though the journey was long and stressful, Okwulura arrived in Umuaka in the evening. Without resting, he started a fundraising event to raise money for Ikechukwu’s treatment. He didn’t go there for fame or praise — he just wanted to help.

This is not the first time Okwuluora has helped someone from Umuaka with kidney problems. This is the second youth he has supported.

But sadly, after the fundraising, while he was on his way back, he was kidnapped. The kidnappers took him into the bush. It was a terrible and scary moment. But something saved him – his good name. Because of his kind heart and the respect people have for him, they let him go.

We thank God he came back safe and alive.

Okwuluora’s kindness should not be punished. He deserves support, not suffering. I am truly happy that he returned safe and sound.

He will tell the full story after he recovers. Right now, he’s still in shock and couldn’t explain everything to me. I was so worried ,I had given him directions and made sure he arrived Umuaka safely. Hearing what happened truly hurts me. He said people should continue to donate to Ikechukwu because of him and God. God wants Ikechukwu alive