Computer Village fire, Monday morning
Fire wreaks havoc on Computer Village in Lagos
Lagos Police Command has confirmed an early Monday morning fire at the popular Computer Village market in Ikeja, saying millions of Naira worth of equipment and wares were destroyed.
The cause of the fire is yet unknown.
The fire incident which occurred at 18 Otigba Street at the centre of the Computer Village, wreaked havoc on a shopping complex, destroying goods and valuables.
Spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command Adekunle Ajisebutu said officers were drafted to protect the scene.
“There was a fire incident at 18, Otigba Street, Computer Village, Ikeja, early hour of today. The fire engulfed a shopping complex. As soon as the report was received, firefighters were contacted, and they arrived immediately.
“The fire has been put out successfully. No life was lost in the incident. However, valuable property, which estimates are not yet known were destroyed. Cause of the fire outbreak not yet known. Investigation ongoing.
“As soon as the report was received, firefighters were contacted, and they arrived immediately,” Ajisebutu said, adding that the fire had been put out successfully, and no life was lost in the incident.
