Fire in Ibadan building linked to phone battery explosion
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A fire broke out at Tecno Complex, Mokola Roundabout, Ibadan, after a mobile phone battery exploded. Moroof Akinwande, Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services, confirmed the incident and praised the swift response of his team. The fire was quickly contained, preventing further damage to nearby shops and properties. Akinwande also commended the Nigerian Police Force for their support and urged the public to follow safety precautions.
What happened
- The Oyo State Fire Services Agency responded to a fire at Tecno Complex, Mokola Roundabout, Ibadan, following a distress call from Mr Oluyomade Adepeju at exactly 20:15 hours on Monday, 8th June, 2026.
- Fire personnel led by ACFS Amoo arrived promptly and found the second shop on the upper floor engulfed in flames.
- The firefighters quickly contained and extinguished the fire, stopping it from spreading to other shops and properties.
- Preliminary investigation revealed the fire started due to a mobile phone battery explosion that ignited nearby combustible materials.
- No casualties were reported, and the firefighting team returned to the station at 22:58 hours.
