The popular Bodija plank market in Ibadan, Oyo State, has been destroyed by fire.
A combined team of firefighters from both the federal and state governments was seen on the ground, frantically working to put out the fire.
Rescue efforts to put out the fire went on despite the downpour.
The reason for the fire outbreak could not yet be ascertained at press time, but traders were seen assisting fire service men to minimize the damage.
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